Robert A. Sewall Jr. (he/him) is the president and CEO of Sewall Financial Group, an independent wealth management firm with offices in New York City, Long Island, NY and Palm Beach, FL.
A former professional athlete with the Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League, Robert was inspired to pursue a career in wealth management after hearing of the struggles his teammates faced on their road to financial independence. These experiences with teammates and coaches from extremely diverse backgrounds has led to Robert’s success as a financial advisor, as he passionately advocates for his clients across multiple industries and from all walks of life.
Prior to joining the financial industry in 2013, Robert graduated from Brown University with a double major in economics and American history. He was a 4-year varsity participant in football, where he was named an All-American and 3-time All-Ivy League performer at the wide receiver position. After a career in the NFL, Robert worked as Vice President for Merrill Lynch’s wealth management division in Manhattan for seven years before starting his independent firm in 2019. His advocacy for professional athletes continued in his role as president of the NFL Former Players’ Chapter of New York/New Jersey and Board Member of the NFLPA Former Players. Today, Robert focuses on holistic wealth management at Sewall Financial Group, helping clients develop comprehensive strategies that go beyond investing to include private banking, estate planning, and trust services.
