Brian Woodke
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Birmingham, AL 35209
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
32 years
Brian Woodke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients navigate financial transitions and develop strategies for sustained income during retirement. His approach emphasizes comprehensive planning to integrate financial aspects effectively, addressing concerns such as longevity risk, tax implications, and market volatility.
Brian's expertise includes portfolio management, liquidity management, legacy planning, and retirement planning. He works with a diverse client base, including pre-retirees, business owners, and young athletes, offering tailored guidance to help achieve their financial goals. He also serves as a Merrill Retirement Benefits Consultant, assisting businesses with benefit plan solutions through fiduciary advisory services.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in corporate finance from the University of Alabama and carries several professional designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Merrill Institutional Consultant (MIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Brian has been recognized by Barron's and Forbes on lists of top financial advisors from 2019 to 2023. Outside of work, he is involved in youth sports and is affiliated with Mountain Brook Athletics. He enjoys fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
569 Brookwood Vlg
Birmingham, AL 35209
Alabama · Texas
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1993 - Present (33 years)
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