Rich Ciufo
Financial Advisor
NMLS #2335604
50 Route 111
Smithtown NY 11787
(631) 361.3208
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My mission is to provide personalized, holistic financial guidance that empowers individuals and families to achieve their goals with confidence. I work to ensure each client's financial future aligns with their unique values. I am dedicated to helping my clients navigate complex financial decisions with care and commitment.
Profile

Rich Ciufo began his career at Merrill in November of 2021. His experience enables him to assist clients with a wide range of financial needs, including asset management, estate planning services, retirement planning, and financing options.  Rich takes a client-focused approach, combining a disciplined investment process with personalized attention. He takes the time to truly understand who his clients are, both personally and professionally, offering a holistic approach that considers their entire financial picture, not just one aspect. By partnering with Merrill’s top specialists, he ensures his clients receive the best strategies and outstanding service.   A Long Island, New York native, Rich was raised with his one brother and attended Patchogue-Medford Highschool and Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Brown University in 2020 while leading the Brown Bears baseball team as captain for his junior and senior years. He then earned his master’s degree from the University of Richmond, where he was a member of the Richmond Spiders baseball team. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing golf, and traveling.

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.

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.
Jazmin Adorno
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Alan Kreit
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #690784
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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Richard Ciufo is registered to do business in CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WA.