Brian Zorda
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
North Beach Haven, NJ
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
23 years
Brian Zorda is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He co-founded Branch-Zorda Wealth Management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Brian began his career in financial services in 2001 with the banking arm of a large European financial firm and shifted his focus to wealth management in 2003 before joining Merrill Lynch in 2008.
Brian specializes in balancing individual investment details with disciplined, strategic investment management. He oversees portfolio analysis and investment manager selection to develop customized asset allocation strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerances, resources, and financial goals. His expertise also includes assisting business owners in understanding employer retirement plan options for the self-employed and small businesses, as well as reviewing potential estate planning and wealth transfer issues.
He graduated with honors from Siena College. Brian lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children, and enjoys traveling, spending time at the beach, and creating new experiences with his family. He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2022 through 2026, and to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of Branch-Zorda Wealth Management Group from 2023 through 2026.
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
North Beach Haven, NJ
Connecticut · New Jersey · New York · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2008 - Present (18 years)
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