Branden Jennings Minuth
Advisor at Merrill — Stuart, FL
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
29 years
Location
Stuart, FL
Merrill
Institution
Branden Minuth is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1996 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2011. Branden focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial goals. His approach emphasizes listening closely to clients' needs to create strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and support clients' unique objectives.
Branden holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his high school diploma from Bay City Western. Prior to his financial career, Branden served six years as a Navy SEAL. He currently serves on the board of Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum. Outside of work, Branden enjoys skydiving, fishing, skiing, and spending time with his wife and two sons in Midland, Michigan.
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.
Stuart, FL
Stuart FL
Advisors at this office
3
Florida · Michigan · Texas
29 years of industry experience
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Saginaw, MI
Merrill
2011 - Present • 15 years
Saginaw, MI
Morgan Stanley
2010 - 2011 • 1 year
Saginaw, MI
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