Merrill Lynch
FRANCISCO “FRANK” CASTELLANOS
Current Position/Organization
Merrill Lynch
Francisco “Frank” Castellanos is the senior Director for the Merrill Lynch business in Washington D.C. Frank is responsible for leading the investment and banking resources offered through Bank of America’s eight lines of business to individuals, families, and companies across the region.
Prior to this role, Frank served as the President of Bank of America in Hampton Roads, VA and was concurrently the Merrill leader for Greater Virginia. Frank started his career at Bank of America in the Public Policy office, concentrating on cyber and international policy issues for the company. Before joining the Enterprise, Frank spent 20 years as a Foreign Service officer, serving in the field with six tours in the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, including command positions in war zones and other hostile environments. Frank guided U.S. policy, foreign collection and investments to protect American interests abroad.
Frank is active in several of the company’s employee networks, and currently serves as the Chair of Merrill’s national Hispanic Latino Advisory Council. He is also an Advisory Board member to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. He lives in Virginia with his wife and three sons. Frank is active in the Cub Scouts, volunteers with local area Food Banks and is passionate about serving military and Foreign Service families that call Washington D.C. their home.
