Merrill’s Dana Locniskar, Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor, has once again been recognized by Forbes, earning a place on its prestigious 2025 list of “America’s Top 250 Wealth Advisors,” a recognition he has garnered consecutively since 2016. This marks the latest in a long line of national accolades for Locniskar, who has been a trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutions since joining Merrill in 1970. Dana brings deep expertise in wealth management, estate and philanthropic planning, and concentrated stock strategies.
Over the course of his five-decade career, Locniskar has consistently appeared in top advisor rankings from Barron’s, the Financial Times and Forbes, reflecting both the strength of his client relationships and the strategic rigor of his team’s financial planning approach.
Beyond his professional achievements, Locniskar is also deeply committed to community service, serving on the boards of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, City Year Detroit, and Teach for America Detroit. A long-time supporter of education and the arts, he remains an active volunteer and advocate across a range of civic and philanthropic causes in Southeast Michigan. He resides in Birmingham.
