The Downing Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
200 Park Avenue, 13th Floor
New York NY 10166
(212) 338.6040
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Mission Statement
Our team is comprised of talented and experienced financial advisors who are committed to building strong relationships with you based on trust and one-on-one collaboration.
Welcome

In serving multiple generations of family wealth over the past 20 years, our team has learned what clients value most in their relationship with us.  Clients want us to organize and simplify all the aspects of their financial life.  They value the financial assurance that comes with having a strategy in place that allows them to confidently fund their lifestyle into the future, provide financially for the people and causes they care about, and ensure their legacy lasts across generations. 

We’ve built our team around a multi-family office model.  Our internal capabilities extend beyond planning and investments and includes banking and cash flow management, lending and credit optimization, trust and estate, and risk mitigation. We also work closely with external tax and legal counsel to execute across the spectrum of the wealth strategy.

Please use this website as a resource to learn more about our people and process.  We welcome the opportunity to connect with you.

Recognition
Jesse Downing
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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The Downing Group
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

Whether working closely with you on your retirement income goals, assisting you with cash flow management or advising on investment management strategy, the purpose of our relationship with you is always the same: to help you and your family achieve your lifestyle and corresponding financial goals.Over the years you learn a lot about what it means to help clients. One of the most important lessons is providing you and your family with the service you desire and the care you deserve. Our philosophy is to never forget that good financial management is very personal, and that it starts and ends with you and your objectives in mind.Inevitably there will be questions and worries that come up over the years, whether it's navigating challenging markets, dealing with unexpected life events, and everything in between. A strong wealth planning process helps provide valuable context around complicated financial decisions and enables you to approach these items in a rational and well informed way.

Meet Our Team
Jesse Downing,

CFP®, CIMA®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
212.338.6230
Alexandra Cubeddu,

CFP®

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
212.338.6132
Stephen A McGovern
Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager
212.338.6088
Jill Torba
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
212.338.1343
Jillian Greenberg
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
212.338.6040
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.
Delilah Blanco
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Douglas Washor
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
Michael Liik
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
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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.
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