Benjamin Vanderpool is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving affluent families by developing tailored strategies that address the unique and often complex financial needs of his clients, their families, and their businesses. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, he provides a range of financial solutions designed to help clients pursue both short- and long-term financial goals.
Mr. Vanderpool has 14 years of experience as a financial advisor, with nine of those years spent at Merrill Lynch. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University and an MBA from Loyola College in Maryland. Mr. Vanderpool is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Outside of his professional work, Benjamin Vanderpool lives in Delray Beach with his wife and two sons. He is an active member of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of South Florida. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.