The Patel Team
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
225 Liberty Street
Floor 41
New York, NY 10281
(212) 284.5700
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide customized financial strategies to a global clientele through a disciplined, client-centered approach. By deeply understanding each client's unique financial situation, we deliver tailored strategies that are designed to empower them to achieve their immediate and long-term objectives with confidence and clarity across borders and diverse markets.
Welcome

At Merrill we are proud to be a team of experienced international advisors entrusted with assets for our esteemed ultra-high net worth families and individuals. Our team understands both the complexities and opportunities that significant wealth presents and focus on delivering bespoke wealth planning and structuring potential solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs with deeper understanding of cross border planning. Our mission is to provide comprehensive forward thinking solutions that preserve, grow, and transition wealth across generations. Backed by the resources of our world class research team, we are committed to offering personalized experience that aligns with our clients’ financial goals and value.


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Recognition
Umesh Trikha
Managing Director, International Wealth Advisor
Financial Times "400 Top Financial Advisers", 2018
(Published on March 22, 2018. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017.)
On Wall Street's "Top 40 Under 40", 2019
(Published on February 1, 2019. Rankings based on data as of Dec 31, 2018.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019
(Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019, 2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
The Patel Team
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025
(Published on January 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2024.)
About Us
Philosophy

As a team of experienced professionals, we believe that financial planning should be as dynamic and diverse as the clients we serve. Our philosophy centers around understanding the unique financial goals, lifestyles, and challenges of each client, whether they are based domestically or internationally. Our team strives to build long term relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and a deep commitment to our client's financial wellbeing. Our approach is proactive and personalized, helping to ensure that we not only meet our clients' needs today but anticipate the opportunities and challenges for tomorrow.Our philosophy celebrates collaboration. Working with a team of specialists, we draw on the resources and insights of a global financial institution to create strategies that reflect our clients' aspirations for themselves and current and future generations of their family. Finally, we believe that while significant wealth brings complex challenges, our experience, passion, and perspective can help simplify our client's financial life.

Meet Our Team
Sanjay Patel
Managing Director, Sr. Resident Director - International Wealth Advisor
212.284.5777
Umesh Trikha,

CIMA®

Managing Director, International Wealth Advisor
212.284.5700
John Roth
Senior Vice President, Sales Manager - International Wealth Advisor
212.284.5667
MANPREET SALUJA,

CPFA®, CRPC™

Vice President, Financial Advisor
212.382.8562
Nicholas Nanas
Senior Financial Advisor
212.284.5775
Logan B Wolf,

APMA™

Assistant Vice President, International Relationship Manager
212.284.5615
Christopher Price
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
212.284.5907
Alexandra Ferrari
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
212.284.5651
Aymeric Verdier
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
212.284.5699
Ruslan Aaron Diaz
Wealth Management Client Associate
212.284.5650
Anthony Tanzola
Wealth Management Client Associate
212.284.5546
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.
Maria Del Carmen Diez Badell
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Brandon Tamayo
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Natalie De La Calle
Alternative Investments Regional Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
About Merrill

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