The Barzilay Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1 Town Center Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 416.4626
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Welcome

The Barzilay Group seeks to provide trusted financial guidance for our clients to help navigate their financial lives - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. Our mission is to ensure you are supported at every step of your financial journey by combining the personalized touch of a boutique firm with the intellectual capital and resources of a global wealth management institution. We are committed to delivering an exceptional client experience, built on trust, experience, and care.

Our Focus Areas:

  • Portfolio Construction & Investment Management
  • Tax Minimization Strategies
  • Financial Planning
  • Strategies for Business Owners
  • Lending Solutions from Bank of America



    Our investment philosophy is rooted in the power of diversification – strategically managing risk across asset classes, including equities, bonds, and non-correlated assets – to help optimize long term results.

    A Legacy of Experience & Commitment

    Leading our team is Rachel Barzilay, who has been dedicated to financial advising since 2008. She follows in the footsteps of her father, Arthur Barzilay, who has been in the business since 1974. With over five decades of combined experience, we bring deep market knowledge, disciplined financial strategies, and a steadfast commitment to providing a superior level of care and attention to our clients.

    Virtually all our relationships have come through referrals – a testament to our experience, thoughtful financial advice, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality service and ongoing education.

    We welcome the opportunity to connect and become a trusted resource in your family’s financial future today, tomorrow, and many years to come.
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Recognition
Rachel Barzilay
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Barron's "Top 1200 Financial Advisors", 2016-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors", 2016
(Published on June 5, 2016. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2016.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors", 2017-2021, 2025
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2022-2025
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2017-2024
(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2019, 2022-2024
(Published annually Aug - September. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms", 2017-2019
(Published annually Sept – Oct. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31 of current year.)
About Us
Our Philosophy

At The Barzilay Group, our approach begins with a deep understanding of you—your goals, values, and what you want to accomplish in life. From there, we develop an asset allocation strategy tailored to your objectives. Just as important as the strategy itself are the strict guidelines we establish upfront, helping to ensure a structured and consistent approach to managing your portfolio.

Our disciplined, well-diversified investment philosophy helps to minimize the impact of unexpected market events while we help ensure your portfolio remains aligned with your long-term vision, allowing your financial strategies to function as intended—through all market conditions.

Meet Our Team
Rachel Barzilay,

CAP®, CFP®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
561.416.4626
Arthur B Barzilay
Managing Director, Senior Wealth Planner
561.416.4633
Charlene P Rice
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
561.416.4653
Cindy Gail Schwartz
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
561.393.4544
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.
Tom Lawson
Endowment and Foundation Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Sameer Derashri
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Nicholas Karpinski
Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist
Bank of America, N.A.
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