Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor John Levine

Financial planning feels different in Midtown. The cluster of glass towers around Bryant Park includes a quiet fifth-floor office where Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor John Levine keeps regular weekday hours. Clients step off the elevator at 1 Bryant Park, take a seat in the reception area, and review portfolios or retirement timelines without the usual Wall Street rush.

Advisors here handle everything from tax-efficient investing to estate strategies, so the conversations often stretch beyond the market close. A restroom is available on-site, a small but practical detail for anyone settling in for a longer discussion. The building itself sits between Sixth Avenue and the park’s seasonal ice rink, making it easy to pair a meeting with a quick walk or a coffee at one of the nearby kiosks.

Reach out at (212) 338-6258 to schedule a session. For directions, the map at this link will drop a pin right at the entrance. No need to guess which tower—just follow the signs once you’re inside.