Ismat Khimani is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Deer Park. She was recently awarded national recognition on the 2024 and 2023 Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” list. (Published annually in February. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year).* Ismat is dedicated to cultivating a comprehensive understanding of individual aspirations and circumstances. She focuses on designing flexible strategies tailored to each client with cognizance of the dynamic changes in today’s market conditions. A proponent of educating and empowering clients, Ismat interprets the global investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to present plans of action in clear and concise language, ensuring informed decision-making. Ismat is also deeply involved in the local running community. Through 11 marathons, her love for running has strengthened her connection to herself and the world around her. With a place in her heart for serving others, she maintains an active role in a non-profit that brings high-quality education, health care, food security, and economic well-being to disadvantaged communities. *For more information about the selection criteria, go to details-he.re/gRVz6a. Forbes is a trademark of Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. These rankings and ratings are not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor.