Brian Noone is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a managing partner of The 712 Investment Group. He began his career in financial services in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1999. In his role, Brian oversees the organizational structure of the team, coordinating internal and external partnerships and long-term strategic planning. He helps clients create individualized strategies tailored to their income and growth objectives, focusing on asset preservation and risk management. Additionally, Brian provides services for endowments and foundations, utilizing Bank of America Merrill Consulting Services to assist in designing investment policy statements.
Brian holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Villanova University, where he was also a member of the men's basketball team from 1995 to 1998. He holds professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and in Sports & Entertainment (SE). His client focus areas include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income.
He is actively involved in community service, volunteering with the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), Police Athletic League (PAL), and the Trident Basketball Association by coaching youth basketball and baseball. Brian resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife Jennifer and their five young children.