Benjamin Buchanan
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
5 years
Benjamin Buchanan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a member of the Chappell Walker Group. In this role, he works with affluent households and business owners, focusing on developing wealth management strategies that address the unique needs of each client. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies.
Benjamin graduated from Florida State University in 2020 with dual degrees in Psychology and Finance. He also holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Additionally, he completed an accredited certificate program at the College for Financial Planning. His approach combines technical knowledge with an emphasis on trust, clarity, and collaboration to empower clients to pursue long-term financial success.
Outside of his professional work, Benjamin serves on the board of Community Hospice and Palliative Care of Jacksonville, supporting care for families during critical times. His personal interests include biking, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.
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
50 N Laura St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Florida · Texas
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2010 - 2020 (10 years)
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