The Scandariato Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 269.5039
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Joseph Scandariato
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2020-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2024
(Published on March 8, 2024. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2023.)
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The Scandariato Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Welcome

We believe that an understanding of you and your family, your financial situation and what matters most to you form the cornerstone of the relationships we develop. Our passion is to build long-term relationships with 1st and 2nd generation business owners & executives, providing comprehensive guidance. We're committed to helping you achieve your greatest objectives with simplicity and transparency through our disciplined proven process.

Meet Our Team
Joseph Scandariato,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
312.269.5039
Dominic Altobelli,

CFP®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
312.269.5067
Christopher M Rossi
Senior Vice President, Senior Consultant
312.696.7585
Kenneth Caniglia,

CFP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
312.696.2089
William Krug,

CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor
312.499.4642
Jake Gustafson,

CFA

Vice President, Investment Management Specialist
312.269.5151
Zach Patterson,

CRPC™

Investment Management Specialist
312.499.4616
Rory Gallagher,

CFA

Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
312.269.5028
Andrew Cores,

CFP®

Officer, Relationship Manager
312.269.5045
Melissa Fragoso
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
312.499.4620
Jack Butler
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
312.696.7674
Derek Baker
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
312.269.5012
George Dickman
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
312.269.5140
Valerie Multra
Wealth Management Client Associate
312.499.4624
Arumeh E. DeGeorge
Wealth Management Client Associate
312.269.5014
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.
James G Nagrant
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #444459
David Neumann
Senior Structured Credit Executive
Bank of America, N.A.
Milos Bjedov
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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