John Flasco

About John Flasco

With 50 years of experience in global corporate finance, investment banking, trust and estate planning, asset and liability management, and goals-based wealth management, John Flasco serves as the team leader of The JET Group. Born of American parents in Caracas, Venezuela, he was raised in Latin America and Europe. He holds a Master\'s degree in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management, formerly known as \"Thunderbird,\" and a Bachelor\'s degree from the University of Miami. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1996, John served as: • President and Regional Managing Director of Bankers Trust Company\'s Southeastern U.S. Private Advisory Services division; • President and Chief Executive Officer of Americas Capital Management; • Private Wealth Advisor at Goldman Sachs & Co; and • Senior Vice President and Area General Manager for Bank of America\'s corporate and institutional finance, retail banking and wealth management activities in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and has a working knowledge of Portuguese.*Banking products are provided by Bank of America, N.A. and affiliated banks, Members FDIC and wholly owned subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation.

Experience

1. International Wealth Management Advisor, Senior Vice President

   Merrill Lynch

   Sep 1996 — Present

   AN EXCLUSIVE FOCUS ON ULTRA-HIGH NET WORTH FAMILIES: The JET Group serves the financial needs of a select number of globally-oriented families who share wealth-connected similarities, but whose origins of wealth are as diverse as the individuals themselves. We serve families who: • desire a \"goals-based approach\" to wealth management from a team of highly experienced professionals; • seek strategies-based guidance on the complex issues affecting their family members\' futures; • find value in working with us across multiple wealth management disciplines and services. CLIENTS come from an elite roster of business owners, entrepreneurs, senior corporate executives, privately held businesses, professional athletes and entertainers, and principals of other financial services organizations, including hedge funds, registered investment advisory firms, and investment banking boutiques. We offer our skilled insight, unwavering and highly personal service, combined with the global investing resources of Merrill and the banking strength of Bank of America to help you and your family: • Simplify your financial life and give you the freedom to pursue your personal passions and your goals. • Understand complex financial concepts and global events and show you how they relate to your financial outlook. • Recognize an array of wealth management-related risks and help you strategize accordingly. OUR GOAL is to create a client experience that goes far beyond client expectations in a consistent, client-centric manner.

Education

• University of Miami

  Bachelor's Degree

  1970 — 1974

• FIRESTONE HIGH SCHOOL

  High School Diploma/GED

  1964 — 1969

• AMERICAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT

  Master's Degree

  1974 — 1975

Skills

• Global Estate Planning Services
• Goals-Based Wealth Management
• Asset and Liability Management