Aiello, Zenzius and Associates

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
115 West Century Rd
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 967.3751
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Aiello, Zenzius and Associates
Welcome

Our entire team shares a common goal: to help you achieve your personal financial goals, such as planning for and funding your children’s education, helping ensure that income can last in retirement, and planning for potential health care costs. Every step in the process takes into account your personal perspectives and priorities. Our goal is to help bring simplicity and transparency to the complexities of investing, turning the often-intimidating task of planning for the future into an exciting journey of helping you pursue and reach your goals.

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Recognition
August Zenzius
Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2021-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Aiello, Zenzius and Associates
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

No two people are alike. Consequently, there is no single approach to wealth management that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to you is what matters most to us. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can the team help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.

Meet Our Team
August Zenzius,

CPFA®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
201.967.3751
Frank A Aiello,

CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
201.967.4837
John Hofman,

CFA

Assistant Vice President, Senior Business Manager
201.967.4882
Lorraine M Laurie
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
201.967.4811
George Carbunescu
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
201.967.2762
Brian S Paton
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
201.967.4803
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.
Michael K Costo
Retirement Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Tricia Kropp
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Merrill
Nisheet Bonde
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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