The Barzilay Group

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

When you select The Barzilay Group, you are not just getting an individual, you are supported by decades of experience in the financial services industry. The business ethics and investment principles that have served clients well since Arthur Barzilay joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1980 have been embraced by our next generation — Rachel Barzilay. We have a tradition of total devotion to the pursuit of excellence, with a genuine enthusiasm for helping clients. Clients who choose to work with us feel our passion in every interaction.

Get to Know Us

Since 1973, when Arthur Barzilay initiated and hosted Florida's first morning financial television show, he has been providing financial advice and guidance and wealth management services across the country. The four-member Barzilay Group spans two generations and has decades of financial services experience.

We are a stable, well-positioned team that knows how to leverage all the resources that Merrill has to offer.




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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", 2017-2023
(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", 2024
(Published on February 8, 2024. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2023.)
Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2017-2018, 2023-2024
(Published annually July – Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023-2024
(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

Once we learn about you and truly understand what you want to accomplish in life, we can help develop your asset allocation strategy. Just as important to the asset allocation process is the set of strict guidelines we establish upfront and adhere to for the management of your portfolio. This disciplined, well-diversified approach is geared to clients who want to preserve and maintain their lifestyle. It is designed to help minimize the impact of unexpected market events so your portfolio strategies can function for you as intended.

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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