When curators plan an exhibition, they are charged with illuminating important and complex topics, stimulating public interest, and advancing academic research. As it can be challenging to source the best materials to tell the story, even within some of the largest museum collections, private collectors become an incredible source of support.

Please join Michael Duffy, Merrill's Head of Art and Collectibles Planning, to learn about lending to institutions, and how lending to non-collecting spaces like SITE SANTA FE can strengthen the exhibitions!

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Michael Duffy is the national Head of Art and Collectibles Planning for Merrill, as well as a Wealth Strategist for Merrill Private Wealth in the Southeast. As Head of Art and Collectibles Planning, he acts as a point person for clients interested in art loans, art and collectible consignments, and helps them with their art philanthropy and legacy planning.

Michael's over 30 years of financial and legal industry experiences encompass a wide variety of topics, including developing strategies philanthropy, asset preservation, and trust design. He is a frequent lecturer and has created large library of educational materials for Merrill clients. Michael frequently publishes planning articles for lawyers and accountants.

Michael joined Merrill from Goldman Sachs, where he was a member of that firm’s Strategic Wealth Advisory Team, served as the Southeast Regional Director of Fiduciary Services, and was Goldman’s art and collectibles subject matter expert.

Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Michael worked at BNY Mellon Financial, JP Morgan Private Bank, Alley Maass Rogers & Lindsey, P.A., Coopers & Lybrand and Florida National Bank. Michael is a member of the Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina Bars*. He holds the Series 7, 65 & 66 FINRA registrations.