Local Named to 2021 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” List

Varzi joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and is Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager with the Varzi Group. Since the beginning of his financial services career in 1981, Benny's area of emphasis has been portfolio management.

Merrill holds the No. 1 position of all firms, with 1,319 total advisors recognized on this list, including 1,168 Financial Advisors (FAs) and 151 Private Wealth Advisors (PWAs). This marks the fourth consecutive year for Merrill in the No. 1 spot.

Since the beginning of his financial services career in 1981, Benny's area of emphasis has been portfolio management. His focus has been on the implementation of investment policy statements, asset allocation recommendations and portfolio construction/security selection. Benny holds the designation of Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) and taught in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Kennesaw State University and has Certifications of Portfolio Management from The Babson School of Executive Education in Boston, DePaul University in Chicago and The University of Chicago Booths School of Business.

In his spare time Benny serves on The Board of Trustees of the Atlanta International School and the Alliance Theatre of The Woodruff Art Center. Benny and his wife, Roxanne, live in Marietta and have two children, Leila and Sofia. His hobbies include skiing, mountain biking and traveling.