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Mark Lezanic

Pompano Beach

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Merrill Lynch, excelling in strategic planning and organizational leadership. Expert in managing client assets to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns. Known for building strong relationships and fostering trust, while driving operational excellence in financial advisory services. Passionate about empowering clients to reach their financial goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

President and CEO

ML PWM
02.2025 - Current
  • Goal is to manage client assets in non-traditional asset classes
  • Lezanic’s clients are always his first focus, however, his uncanny ability to help clients achieve maximum risk adjusted return which separates him from most of his peers. He is blessed with an abundance of seasoned common sense as well as a BSBA and an MBA from Bucknell University.
  • We have always and will continue to put clients as our first priority.

Financial Advisor

Merrill Lynch
06.2008 - 11.2024
  • Sr. Vice Pfesident
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.

Financial Advisor

Morgan Stanley
09.2000 - 06.2008
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.

Assistant Basketball

The College of William & Mary
05.1993 - 08.2000
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Loyola College
05.1989 - 05.1993
  • Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques, and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
  • Developed strong relationships with athletes and their families, fostering a supportive environment both on and off the court.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Bucknell Univeersity
05.1986 - 05.1988
  • Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques, and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
  • Developed strong relationships with athletes and their families, fostering a supportive environment both on and off the court.
  • Helped the team attend there first their Division 1 NCAA tournament

Education

MBA - Marketing/Finance

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
09-1988

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
09-1982

Skills

  • Leadership team building
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Operational excellence

Affiliations

  • Philly Bulldogs Youth in Sport non-profit
  • Former President of Main Line Kiwanis Club
  • Former Volunteer Coach of St. Norbert CY
  • Founded CES AAU Basketball Program

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Gym Workouts
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Golf
  • Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity

Timeline

President and CEO

ML PWM
02.2025 - Current

Financial Advisor

Merrill Lynch
06.2008 - 11.2024

Financial Advisor

Morgan Stanley
09.2000 - 06.2008

Assistant Basketball

The College of William & Mary
05.1993 - 08.2000

Assistant Basketball Coach

Loyola College
05.1989 - 05.1993

Assistant Basketball Coach

Bucknell Univeersity
05.1986 - 05.1988

MBA - Marketing/Finance

Bucknell University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Bucknell University
Mark Lezanic