Grosse Pointe Resident, Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor, Named Among 2016 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor Marie Vanerian, resident of Grosse Pointe, MI., was recently recognized on the 2016 Barron’s “America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” list. This is the seventh year that she was included on the list. Vanerian has also been named on the Barron’s list of Top 1200 Financial Advisors for the past six years.

Marie’s recognition is an industry honor and acknowledgment of her accomplishments. In 2001, Marie was granted the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation by completing a program offered through Wharton Business School, in conjunction with Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). It carries substantial weight with clients who demand financial expertise, and the most appropriate strategies in evaluating and managing their investments.

Marie began her career at Merrill Lynch in 1977 after earning her degree in economics at Michigan State University.

In compiling the list for “America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors,” Barron’s takes into consideration client assets; return on assets; client satisfaction and retention; compliance records and community involvement, among other criteria.