Caso, McDonell & Associates

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
19495 Biscayne Blvd
Suite 700
Aventura FL 33180
(305) 933.6255
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Caso, McDonell & Associates
Welcome

It's all about helping you realize your dreams. Let's sit down to talk about what's important to you, your family and your business.

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Philip Caso
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018, 2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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Caso, McDonell & Associates
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

By understanding you and your priorities, we can more effectively offer our experience and resources and help you build a financial framework that is rooted in the unique complexities of your life.

Wednesday, April 1st 2026| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern
Savvy tax strategies

Looking to deepen your understanding of how taxes work and steps you can consider? Join us as we explore various tax situations, implications for retirees, and tactical strategies you can consider to ...

Thursday, April 16th 2026| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
Building knowledge to help boost your investing confidence

This presentation assumes you are familiar with investing basics. We will dig deeper into the information you need to make sound investment decisions and build a portfolio that is appropriate for your...

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Wednesday, April 22nd 2026| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern
Caso’s Quarterly - An Update on the Markets

Our next all client quarterly call is scheduled for Wednesday April 22nd. Phil Caso, Wealth ManagementAdvisor will be sharing pertinent and relevant market updates. Please feel free to invite your fri...

Monday, May 4th 2026| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
Designing your legacy

Estate planning is about more than just minimizing taxes and passing on your assets. Join us as we review the potential steps involved with the preparation of essential estate documents, strategic use...

Friday, May 29th 2026| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
National 529 Day - Explore education savings options

National 529 Day is a reminder of the role education savings may help play in a family's financial journey. During this session, we will discuss how 529 plans work, factors to keep in mind when consid...

Meet Our Team
Philip Caso,

CFP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
305.933.6255
Paula McDonell,

CPFA®

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
305.933.6235
Bryan Simon,

CPFA®

Financial Advisor
305.933.6252
Heather A. Corbalis
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
305.933.6230
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Nick Foley
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #1190976
Bank of America, N.A.
Michael Hagopian
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Nicholas Karpinski
Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist
Bank of America, N.A.
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About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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