Alec Matthew Lindenauer

Advisor at Merrill — Bozeman, MT W Main St

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

21 years

Location

Bozeman, MT 59715

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,558

Across 3,161 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Alec Lindenauer is a Wealth Management Advisor and principal at The Wynn-Lindenauer Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career starting in 2005 and joining Merrill Lynch in 2009, Alec specializes in holistic wealth management, which encompasses investment management, retirement and estate planning, asset preservation, liability management, philanthropy, and corporate services. He applies his expertise to help affluent families, corporations, endowments, and foundations pursue their financial goals, emphasizing the integration and tailoring of financial products and services to client needs.

Alec holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. Before his financial services career, Alec launched two companies over nine years, providing him with firsthand business experience that informs his specialized client support. He is also involved in community efforts focused on financial education, actively helping parents teach their children about money.

Alec balances his professional life with personal interests including biking, golfing, hiking, photography, racquetball, rock climbing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two daughters. He is a member of the professional organization Cents of Responsibility and is committed to serving families through his work and community involvement.

Client services

Based on Merrill

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 Family Business Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Parents Women Professionals Women's Finance

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Commissions

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Location

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Bozeman, MT W Main St

801 W Main St

Bozeman MT 59715

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Florida · Montana · Texas

Work history

21 years of industry experience

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Aventura, FL

Merrill

2009 - Present • 17 years

Aventura, FL

UBS Financial Services

2005 - 2009 • 4 years

FL

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Business activities & affiliations

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Gary W

Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Watson House Investment Management, LLC

Gary Wrotny is the principal advisor at Watson House Investment Management, LLC in Bozeman, MT. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His background includes self-employment prior to founding Watson House Investment Management in 2018. Watson House Investment Management is an independent firm offering fee-only, discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $20 million across 14 client relationships, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis along with options and derivatives when appropriate.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Christopher N

Series 63, Series 66

Bozeman, MT

Solid Rock Wealth Management

Christopher Nolt is the sole advisor at Solid Rock Wealth Management in Bozeman, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has operated his own business since 1996 and founded Solid Rock Wealth Management in 2014. In addition to financial advising, he owns and operates Solid Rock Realty Advisors, LLC, a commercial real estate brokerage, and holds a state real estate license. Solid Rock Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a passive, index-oriented investment approach supported by academic research and partnerships with Dimensional Fund Advisors, and it offers services including real estate advisory related to IRC Section 1031 exchanges.

Real estate investing Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Frederick M

CFA®, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Group W Investment Management LLC

Frederick Maxted is the sole advisor at Group W Investment Management LLC in Bozeman, MT. He holds the CFA® designation and a Series 65 license, with 22 years of industry experience. Maxted has been with Group W Investment Management since its founding in 2003. Group W Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, estates, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach focused on a three-class framework of equities, fixed income, and cash, with an emphasis on fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Brenda D

Series 63, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Montana Investment Advisors Inc

Brenda Davis is a financial advisor at Montana Investment Advisors Inc in Bozeman, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Montana Investment Advisors since 1992. Montana Investment Advisors provides discretionary, fee-based portfolio management for individuals, retirement and pension plans, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term holdings in fundamentally sound growth companies combined with fixed-income securities, managing approximately $47.4 million in separately managed accounts.

Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Paul Q

Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Quinn Capital LLC

Paul Quinn is a financial advisor with Quinn Capital LLC in Bozeman, MT, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Marylhurst University since 2004. Quinn Capital LLC provides discretionary private investment management to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs a “growth at a reasonable price” equity strategy focused on capital appreciation and preservation, combining fundamental and technical analysis within a buy-and-hold framework.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Timothy R

CFA®

Bozeman, MT

Arkell Asset Management, LLC

Timothy Randak is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Arkell Asset Management, LLC, based in Bozeman, MT. He has 16 years of industry experience and has led Arkell Asset Management since 2011. Arkell Asset Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $75 million for about 71 clients, focusing on strategic asset allocation with passive index funds and ETFs, and offers multiple service levels tailored to client preferences.

General retirement planning
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