Troy Merrill Advisors Named to Barron's Top Advisors List

Four Merrill wealth management advisors in Troy, MI have been recognized as among the best in their profession with their inclusion on the Barron’s 2021 ‘Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” list.

Marie Vanerian has provided comprehensive, long-term investment strategies across all financial stages including wealth accumulation, preservation, and growth since joining Merrill in 1977. Marie also offers institutional investment consulting and advisory services to a broad range of discriminating global clients including foundations, endowments, religious organizations, pension plans, and multi-generation private family offices. Marie has earned numerous designations, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), the Certified 401(k) Professional, C(k)P®, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). She has a bachelor's degree in economics from Michigan State University.

Dana Locniskar has built an investment group in wealth management for high net-worth individuals, families and institutions. He focuses on wealth management, concentrated stock strategies, philanthropic planning, trust and estate planning services. Dana, a Private Wealth Advisor, joined Merrill Lynch in 1970. He serves on the boards of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, City Year and the Futures Foundation.

Frank Migliazzo has been with Merrill since 1979. He crafts investment portfolios that anticipate and respond to varied market environments. Frank, a Private Wealth Advisor, is one the select advisors nationally who are designated as Global Institutional Consultants at Merrill. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification. Frank has a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Detroit. He serves on the boards of the Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan, and the Pope Francis Center.

Abraham Post offers strategies to help individuals and families pursue their financial goals. In addition, he provides guidance to businesses on their company-sponsored retirement plans and holds a Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®) designation. Abe began his financial services career at Merrill in 1992. He graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's degree in finance.