Jaime Wright

Senior Vice President, Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor
75 Rockefeller Plz
New York NY 10019
(212) 415.7549
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Meet Jaime Wright, CPWA®
Senior Vice President | Resident Director – Wealth Management
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management – New York City

Jaime Wright brings over 30 years of experience in financial services to his role at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served clients since 2015. His career spans leadership positions at premier institutions including Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, AXA Advisors, and Deloitte, where he began as a Certified Public Accountant.

Jaime focuses on guiding business owners, senior executives, entertainment professionals, and women navigating major financial transitions. He offers a planning-based approach that is grounded in empathy, clarity, and deep market insight. His goal is to simplify complexity, organize your financial life, and help you reclaim time to focus on what matters most.

As a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) professional, Jaime holds advanced credentials from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (Certificate in Retirement Planning), and Harvard University (Advanced Investment Strategies). He earned his accounting degree from Bernard M. Baruch College in New York.

Jaime is known for his ability to explain complex financial concepts in clear, relatable language. He believes every client should understand what they own, why they own it, and how each investment fits into their broader strategy. His calm presence and steady voice have helped clients navigate all types of market cycles with confidence.

Outside of work, Jaime lives in New York City with his wife, Sandee. He is active in his community and supports numerous charities in the arts and education, including the Harlem Studio Museum, Harlem School of the Arts, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and National Medical Fellowships. A passionate runner, Jaime has completed the New York and Chicago Marathons, along with many half-marathons. He also enjoys working out and playing golf.

Recognition
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025
(Published on January 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2024.)
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About Me
Welcome

My mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you'd like it to be tomorrow. I help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. My approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

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Jaime Wright is registered to do business in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.