Joseph Whitaker

Financial Advisor
225 Liberty Street
Floor 40
New York NY 10281
(212) 236.5339
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As your Merrill advisor, the focus in working with you is to connect all aspects of your financial life to help you prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to you.
Profile

As a financial advisor, a personal ambition of mine has always been to assist individuals, families and business owners with securing, preserving, and growing their wealth. The motivation came from witnessing my own family fail to optimize and grow their wealth, pushing me to pursue the financial services industry and understand the financial planning process. I am grateful that Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and my amazing team allow me to accomplish this mission of mine. My commitment is to assist clients in building resilient financial strategies that not only preserve their wealth but also foster long-term growth and success. By emphasizing a disciplined, well-informed approach, I am able to equip clients with the tools to meet their financial goals and navigate life's complexities with confidence.

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
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.

About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life
The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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Joseph Whitaker is registered to do business in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI.