The Patel Team

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
225 Liberty Street
Floor 41
New York, NY 10281
(212) 284.5700
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Our team has developed and refined a process to assist our client’s in solving their diverse financial needs. We begin with a balance sheet approach to fully understand our client’s financial situation and provide tailored strategies to pursue their short, medium and long-term objectives.
The Patel Team
Welcome

The Patel Team provides customized financial strategies, services and advice for ultra high net worth families and individuals. Based in New York we are a team of investment professionals who recognize the demands and the opportunities that significant wealth can pose. 

As of August 2023, our clients’ have entrusted us with $2.8 Billion in assets. Umesh Trikha was recognized in 2021 in the Forbes Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors list(Published on September 21, 2021. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2021) as well as the Forbes Best In State Next Generation Wealth Advisors in 2019(Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019).

Our team is unique at Merrill, as we work with International and Domestic clientele to help them organize their lives.


 
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.)
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 perspectives can help you simplify our client's 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™

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

APMA™

International Relationship Manager
212.284.5615
Christopher Price
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
212.284.5907
Alexandra Ferrari
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
212.284.5651
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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