Bryan Paparella

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Huntsville, AL 35802

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

28 years

About

Bryan Paparella is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in helping families and corporations navigate the investment environment. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2003, Bryan has specialized in guiding businesses in structuring their retirement plans, with particular expertise in the 401(k) arena. He provides advice and guidance in asset allocation, professional portfolio management, retirement planning, and estate planning services, focusing on building long-term client relationships.

Bryan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His client focus areas encompass corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and retirement income planning.

Originally from Livingston, Alabama, Bryan is actively involved in his community as a volleyball dad and a youth small group leader at First United Methodist Church. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Christina and their three children—Preston, Meg, and Elle—as well as engaging in outdoor activities such as golf, football, and traveling.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Divorce financial planning

Occupation focus

Based on Merrill

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Parents

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Fee options

Percentage

$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)

Other

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

Location

4725 Whitesburg Dr Se

Huntsville, AL 35802

Most active in

Alabama · Illinois · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America,Na

2009 - Present (17 years)

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc.

2003 - Present (23 years)

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