Benjamin Jolly
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Bethesda, MD 20814
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
23 years
Benjamin Jolly is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in private wealth management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2002 after earning a bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Lee University, he has focused on assisting individuals and private businesses in achieving their financial goals. His client base primarily includes attorneys at global law firms and their families, helping them navigate personal wealth management planning such as retirement preparation, college education funding, and survivor needs. He also supports clients through significant career transitions, including partnership status within law firms and moves to in-house or government roles.
In addition to his work with individual clients, Benjamin has extensive experience advising privately held real estate businesses on managing and coordinating corporate retirement plans. He collaborates closely with corporate finance and human resources teams, as well as employees, to support plan utilization aligned with their financial objectives. His expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and serving clients in sports and entertainment.
Benjamin holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He speaks English and Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, surfing, and tennis.
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
7501 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
Maryland · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill
2013 - Present (13 years)
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