Brian G Mcneil
Advisor at Merrill — Wellesley Hills, MA 45 William St
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
30 years
Location
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Merrill
Institution
Brian Mcneil is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to developing personalized investment management strategies and tactically re-balancing portfolios based on evolving market conditions and changes in clients' financial goals. Brian works as part of The Downs & McNeil Wealth Management Group, a bi-coastal team that serves high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals, including owners of pre-IPO and family businesses, medical professionals, C-suite executives, retirees, multi-generational families, and non-profit organizations.
Brian's approach is planning-based, client-centric, and data-driven, utilizing fundamental and technical research from Merrill and third parties. He collaborates with clients to build and implement mutually agreed upon investment strategies, focusing on college education planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, endowment and foundation services, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bentley University and is involved in the community through support for Why Me - Sherry's House. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys fishing, golfing, ice hockey, and spending time with his family, reflecting his devotion as a husband and father.
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Wellesley Hills, MA 45 William St
45 William St
Wellesley Hills MA 02481
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30 years of industry experience
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2011 - Present • 15 years
Wellesley Hills, MA
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2007 - Present • 19 years
Wellesley Hills, MA
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