Dawn Zhu

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
NMLS #578882
115 West Century Rd
Paramus NJ 07652
(201) 967.2706
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Whatever your personal goals may be, I will work together with you, one-on-one, to develop a personalized financial strategy designed to help you pursue your long-term goals.
Profile

Ying Zhu (Dawn) and her team of investment industry professionals bring you their financial knowledge and the global investment capabilities of Merrill.  Having a Merrill advisor means you can expect one-on-one collaboration with a personalized wealth plan plus access to banking solutions from Bank of America. With more than 20 years in the financial services industry, Ying Zhu (Dawn) joined Merrill in 2007. She has experience with corporate benefit programs, including equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Ying Zhu (Dawn) can help corporate executives integrate their corporate benefits into a long-term financial approach.In conjunction with the local non-profit organizations , we sponsor and attend social events for local families, which affords us the opportunity to hear from the people whose lives are being directly impacted by economic uncertainty. Our group is committed to consistently working within the region and we readily make available our experience and insights that may be of benefit to those looking to preserve and grow their wealth.

Recognition
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2025-2026
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
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About Me
Philosophy

Communication is instrumental to managing life's challenges. That's why I work to engage you and your family in the financial decision-making process. Communicating openly with family members on the sometimes-difficult subject of wealth can be a challenge. I can help facilitate these discussions and offer personalized financial strategies designed to educate the younger generation about how assets may be invested.

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.
Tricia Kropp
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Julissa Y Aguero
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #644449
Bank of America, N.A.
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Michael Aprigliano
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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Ying Zhu is registered to do business in AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, IL, IN, MA, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.