Alexander Baer
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
7 years
Alexander Baer is a Senior Financial Advisor and partner at The Baer Group, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pasadena, California. He works with a diverse clientele, including families, individuals, and successful business owners, providing personalized wealth management strategies. His approach begins with understanding each client's financial situation and priorities to develop flexible, goals-based strategies responsive to changing needs and market conditions. Through Merrill Lynch and Bank of America resources, Alexander offers comprehensive investment insights and banking solutions to support clients' financial lives.
With over 30 years of combined industry experience alongside his father, Alexander focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and small business strategies. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Alexander earned his bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University.
Outside of his professional role, Alexander is engaged in community participation and volunteering. He is involved in organizations such as the Pacific Coast Baseball League, Pepperdine University Alumni, Posse Foundation, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and the Southern California Golf Association. He enjoys adventure sports, team sports including baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, and golf, as well as hiking, music, and spending time with his family. Born and raised in Pasadena, California, Alexander emphasizes living an active and purpose-driven lifestyle.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
520 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
California · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2018 - Present (8 years)
Merrill
2018 - Present (8 years)
Pennymac LLC
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
Marcus and Millichap
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
AEG Worldwide
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Sunlife Organics
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
OG Cherry Packing
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Citta Cafe
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Pepperdine University
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
Pepperdine University
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
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