Danielle F. Grande-Cosentino, CFP
Senior Vice President
International Wealth Advisor
Hoping to work in a field where she could do well for herself by doing well for others, Danielle joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1992. She has never looked back. Instead, she has felt fulfilled helping clients look forward to important goals they envision for the people and causes that hold meaning in their lives.
On a given day, Danielle finds herself guiding and advising clients on four continents. Her commitment to providing “best practices” and serving their best interests has resulted in loyalty among many clients who’ve been with her for decades. Danielle believes that keeping clients educated and informed is critical. She also extends herself to clients’ children – helping them understand the challenges of managing wealth and steps toward financial independence.
Highly credentialed and respected by clients and the industry, Danielle was named to Forbes/SHOOK "Top Women Wealth Advisor Best-in-State, 2024, 2023. "Top Advisors, State-by-State List in 2022,2021, 2019, 2018* (Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.) – and to Working Mother/SHOOK Research’s “Top Wealth Adviser Moms” in 2017/2018* (Published annually Sept – Oct. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31 of current year.)
Danielle’s focus on serving clients as their lives evolve and needs change led to rigorous training and becoming a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Danielle is also a qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor who can help clients pursue their objectives by managing on a discretionary basis custom investment strategies, selecting from a wide range of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party investment strategies.
Danielle began her Merrill Lynch Wealth Management career in New York City and moved to White Plains while earning an MBA in International Business from Pace University. She also holds an Advanced Certificate in International Business from the American University in Rome, Italy and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Adelphi University.
An avid traveler, enjoys her time on the beach, loves to exercise, especially HIIT classes, is a fan of spin cycling, swimming in the ocean and most of all traveling to new places and tasting new foods. Enjoys her summers in Avalon, NJ. Danielle and her husband, Robert Cosentino, are the proud parents of three sons. When the Pittsburgh Steelers are playing, the family gathers in full team attire (jersey, caps, and waving Terrible Towels). Loves to watch college football, proud member of the University of Notre Dame New York Club and the Penn State Parents Alumni Association. More quietly, Danielle a cancer survivor herself, supports breast cancer survivors and several non-profit organizations in Westchester.
*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published annually Jan - April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.
Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual, and telephone due diligence meetings to measure best practices; also considered are: client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
*Source: Working Mother/SHOOK Research’s “Top Wealth Advisor Moms” list, published annually Sept - Oct. Rankings based on data as
of Mar 31 of current year.
Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. SHOOK Research considered women advisors with children living at home under 21 years
of age. The ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures derived from telephone and in-person interviews and surveys: service
models, investing process, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, etc.; and quantitative
criteria, such as assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because
client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions
of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Rankings and
recognition from Working Mother/SHOOK Research are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or
prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results, and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of
the advisor. Neither SHOOK nor Working Mother receives compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a
ranking. SHOOK Research is a trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. All rights reserved.
Throughout my long career, I've been fortunate to serve the distinct wealth management requirements of CEOs and CFOs around the globe. Today, I continue to assist these successful individuals and multiple generations of affluent families living all around the world, and closer to home – in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 20 other states.
It is my belief that clients genuinely respect my knowledge and "know-how" – as does the industry. In fact, I was named to Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" List in 2018 (*Published on February 15, 2018. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017) – and to Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Adviser Moms" in 2017 (*Published on October 3, 2017. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31, 2017).
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Why do clients come to me? I believe it begins with my reputation for focusing squarely and consistently on each client's financial needs (many of which have been ignored previously). Treating clients like family and feeling honored that many clients do the same, I am often the first call for clients' financial and personal decisions. Beyond that, my ability to "act like a sponge" – absorbing decades of learning from an elite circle of individuals – allows me to help each client pursue his or her vision of what wealth can accomplish.
Experience tells me that working closely with both spouses (and their children, given the opportunity) is critical to addressing multiple considerations and concerns. Just as I make my family a clear priority in my life, I am also committed to enhancing the financial and emotional wellness of entire client families. I look forward to serving you and yours, in the same way.
*Source: The Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list, published on February 15, 2018. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017.
Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not representative nor indicative of any one client's experience, future performance, or investment outcome. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receives compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. Forbes is a trademark of Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. The ranking or ratings shown here may not be representative of all client experiences because they reflect an average or sampling of the client experiences. These rankings or ratings are not indicative of any future performance or investment outcome. *Source: Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms" list, published on October 3, 2017. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31, 2017. For Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Adviser Moms" list, SHOOK™ Research considered Wealth Advisors who are mothers with children living at home and under the age of 18. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures derived from telephone and in-person interviews and surveys: service models, investing process, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations, etc.; and quantitative criteria, such as assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC. Neither SHOOK nor Working Mother receives compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. For more information see http://details-he.re/4JoTZ9. The ranking or ratings shown here may not be representative of all client experiences because they reflect an average or sampling of the client experiences. These rankings or ratings are not indicative of any future performance or investment outcome.
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