Merrill Lynch Advisor Marie Vanerian Named One of America's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor Marie Vanerian, was recently recognized on Barron’s 2015 “America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” list.

Marie’s recognition on this list is an industry honor and acknowledgment of her accomplishments. This is the seventh year in a row that Marie, team leader for the Merrill Lynch Vanerian Group in Troy, MI., was included on the list.

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. The advisors must have a minimum of seven years financial services experience and have been employed at their current firm for at least one year.

Marie began her career at Merrill Lynch in 1977 after earning her degree in economics at Michigan State University. She is a Senior Vice President of the firm. 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 discriminating clients who demand financial expertise, and the most appropriate strategies in evaluating and managing their investments.