Brian Finnerty
Advisor at Merrill — Garden City, NY Franklin Ave
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
40 years
Location
Garden City, NY 11530
Merrill
Institution
Brian Finnerty is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and guidance to corporate clients, individuals, and their families, focusing on customized investment strategies aimed at increasing investment income, achieving tax efficiencies, and preserving capital and growth. His expertise encompasses personal retirement planning, college education planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as portfolio management and tax minimization strategies.
Mr. Finnerty began his financial industry career in 1981 after earning a Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting from Fordham University. His professional background includes roles as an institutional fixed income trader and investment portfolio manager at major Wall Street firms. These experiences contribute to his qualified perspective in managing investments geared toward retirement and other long-term financial goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Residing in Locust Valley, New York with his wife Lisbeth, Mr. Finnerty is actively involved in his community. He supports and serves on boards for multiple organizations, including the Locust Valley Cemetery Non-Profit and the Boys and Girls Club. He also participates in charitable activities such as fundraising events and supports the Army Ranger Lead The Way Foundation and the Police Activity League (PAL). His personal interests include boating, cooking, gardening, golfing, photography, and swimming.
Based on Merrill
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Garden City, NY Franklin Ave
1325 Franklin Ave
Garden City NY 11530
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104
Connecticut · New York · Texas
40 years of industry experience
Bank Of America N.A
2012 - Present • 14 years
Garden City, NY
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
2012 - Present • 14 years
New York, NY
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