Aaron Michael Davis

Advisor at Merrill — Rockford, IL Featherstone Rd

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

5 years

Location

Rockford, IL 61107

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,478

Across 3,099 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Aaron Davis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Aaron provides guidance on a range of financial matters, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.

Aaron holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin System. Aaron emphasizes building and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial situation.

Beyond his professional work, Aaron participates in community activities through his involvement in the Lions Club and the Friends Forever Humane Society. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, football, golfing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Client services

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Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management General retirement planning

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Rockford, IL Featherstone Rd

973 Featherstone Rd

Rockford IL 61107

Advisors at this office

12

Most active in

Illinois · Texas · Wisconsin

Work history

5 years of industry experience

Bank of America N.A.

2020 - Present • 6 years

Madison, WI

Merrill

2020 - Present • 6 years

Madison, WI

Sherwin Williams

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Freeport, IL

Compeer Financial

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Oregon, IL

University of Wisconsin Platteville

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Platteville, WI

Emmi Roth USA

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Monroe and Platteville, WI

Highland Community College

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Freeport, IL

Brown's Shoe Fit Co.

2014 - 2017 • 3 years

Freeport, IL

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Business activities & affiliations

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Donna Q

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Loves Park, IL

Quam Wealth Advisory Group LLC

Donna Quam is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal of Quam Wealth Advisory Group LLC since 2010. She is also a licensed insurance agent representing multiple companies, offering clients a range of insurance products including life, disability, long-term care, homeowners, auto, and Medicare supplements. Quam Wealth Advisory Group provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, tax-exempt organizations, and other entities. The firm employs a portfolio approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, with a focus on non-discretionary accounts and offers both asset-based advisory services and standalone financial planning engagements.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Wealth management
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Nathan H

Series 65

Davis Junction, IL

Haas Trade Advisors LLC

Nathan Haas is the principal of Haas Trade Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has experience in financial advising beginning in 2024 and concurrent service in the Tennessee Air National Guard since 2021. His prior professional background includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Hanson Professional Services. Haas Trade Advisors LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individual clients primarily through video conferencing and an online client portal. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis, long-term investment strategies, and strategic asset allocation, offering written financial plans without managing client assets or custody of funds.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
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Barbara L

Series 63, Series 65

Rockford, IL

Pathfinder Advisory, Inc.

Barbara Lane is a financial advisor at Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. in Rockford, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Pathfinder Advisory since 2011 and also has experience at Sr. Capital Management dating back to 2005. Pathfinder Advisory, Inc. provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, incorporating investor education and financial coaching as part of its services.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization General tax planning Wealth management
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Jeffrey D

Series 63, Series 65

Loves Park, IL

DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd

Jeffrey Dibenedetto is a financial advisor at DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd with 9 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with the firm since 2004. DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd provides discretionary investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, family trusts, charitable foundations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with customized, diversified asset allocations, combining actively managed mutual funds with individual stocks, bonds, CDs, and REITs.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis Annuities
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Timothy K

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Rockford, IL

Midwest Financial Associates, Inc.

Timothy Knauf is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Midwest Financial Associates, Inc., bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has held positions at AO Risk Consultants, LLC, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., and Williams-Manny, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a shareholder in The Pension Specialists, Ltd., which provides 401(k) plan administration services. Midwest Financial Associates manages approximately $124 million for around 286 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs customized portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, equities, fixed income, annuities, and structured products, making portfolio decisions on a discretionary basis aligned with clients’ risk tolerances and financial goals.

General retirement planning Income planning Annuities Wealth management
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Alex D

Series 63, Series 65

Rockford, IL

DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd

Alex Dibenedetto is a financial advisor at DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fox & Henry, Inc. since 1998. DiBenedetto & Associates Ltd provides discretionary investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, family trusts, charitable foundations, business entities, and retirement plans, managing over $312 million in assets across approximately 318 client relationships. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with customized diversified asset allocations and integrates independent insurance brokerage services excluding commission-based insurance products from assets under management.

Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis Annuities
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