The Rietano Group- Corporate Advisory Services

Merrill Private Wealth Management
1800 K St NW
Washington DC 20006
(202) 659.7421
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Mission Statement
We strive to offer both the intimacy of a boutique and the global resources of one of the world's largest and finest financial services firms.
Welcome

Our group leverages the experience of dedicated professionals to service the needs of wealthy investors.  With advisors in Washington, DC, Boston, and Princeton, New Jersey, we serve families whose needs and values are at the center of our dedicated focus.  Our services focus on three areas:  protecting your financial independence; structuring a family legacy according to your wishes; and directing capital to reflect your values.

Recognition
Thomas Rietano
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2014-2025
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "Top 1,000 Advisors State by State", 2010-2013
(Published annually in February. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Financial Times "400 Top Financial Advisers", 2013-2014, 2020
(Published annually Mar – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2020-2025
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025
(Published on January 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2024.)
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Our Approach
Corporate Executives

Corporate executives often lack the time to understand and optimize various complex forms of compensation. Decisions are made in an uncoordinated manner, and opportunities are foregone. We develop bespoke strategies to address your specific financial situation, and we coordinate the implementation of those strategies, keeping you on track to meet your goals. We have extensive experience with executives who have concentrated stock positions, SEC reporting requirements, and trade restrictions. Our goal is to simplify the financial lives of the corporate executives we advise, allowing them to reinvest their time into their businesses and families.

Meet Our Team
Thomas Rietano
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
202.659.7421
Philip Doyle,

CFA

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
202.659.6128
Scott Moran,

CEP, CFP®, CIMA®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
202.659.7313
Joe Emerusabe,

CEPA®

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
202.659.5302
Seena Ghavami
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
202.659.6110
Sam Livingston
Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor
617.946.4253
Anne Benton,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Relationship Manager
202.659.7303
Jorge Alberto Martinez,

CFA

Private Wealth Investment Management Specialist
202.659.6043
Daniel Aliperti,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Associate
202.862.2679
Brian Orlando Cruz,

CRPC™

Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
202.862.2672
Matthew Pollard
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
617.946.4295
Andrea Gabriela Schmitt
Private Wealth Client Associate
202.659.7499
Robert Huber
Managing Director, Financial Advisor
202.429.4647
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Private Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
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Andrew C Lombardozzi
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
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Bank of America, N.A.
About Private Wealth

We meet complexity head on
Growing and navigating wealth isn't a straight line. There are complexities and opportunities at every turn. That's why your Merrill team serves as mission control for your wealth, offering the highest level of execution and world-class intellectual capital to help keep you moving forward through every pivotal moment. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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