April Y Tardiff
Advisor at Merrill — Portland, ME Monument Sq
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
22 years
Location
Portland, ME 04101
Merrill
Institution
April Ylvisaker Tardiff serves as a Resident Director and Senior Vice President - Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals, values, and priorities. She provides comprehensive wealth management services including retirement planning, wealth transfer strategies, banking and lending solutions, and investment management.
Beginning her financial services career in 2004, April holds the designations of Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS™), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). She also has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine System. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, April supports organizations that enrich the community and contribute to Maine's cultural vitality. Her community involvement includes Opera Maine, Portland Ovations, Portland Symphony Orchestra, and the University of Southern Maine Alumni Association. Personal interests include boating, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, running, skiing, spending time with family, and yoga.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Portland, ME Monument Sq
1 Monument Sq
Portland ME 04101
Advisors at this office
21
Maine · Texas
22 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, N.a.
2016 - Present • 10 years
Portland, ME
Merrill
2012 - Present • 14 years
Portland, ME
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