Carly Pickel
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
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
10 years
Carly Pickel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of the Sanfield Wealth Management Team, which she co-founded in 2015. Based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, the team draws on a combined 40 years of experience to provide clients with a comprehensive wealth management approach focused on establishing clear objectives, developing tailored strategies, and regularly reviewing progress. Their practice emphasizes social responsibility, sustainability, and impact investing as fundamental components of financial planning.
With expertise spanning college education planning, corporate retirement services, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management, and values-based investing, Carly and her team prioritize simplifying financial decision-making for clients. They address critical areas such as education funding, retirement expenses, tax implications, 401(k) plan management for business owners, and wealth transfer across generations. Carly is committed to building strong client relationships characterized by transparency, consistency, and dedicated service. Education is central to her practice, and she regularly engages clients and community members on topics including challenges faced by female investors, retirement planning, and sustainable investing.
Carly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan with a triple major in Economics, Psychology, and Sociology, and a minor in French. Her professional credentials include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is actively involved with organizations such as ORT Michigan Region. Outside of work, Carly enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her adopted dog.
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
39001 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Florida · Illinois · Michigan · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2015 - Present (11 years)
Merrill
2015 - Present (11 years)
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