Carmen Richards
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Miami, FL 33131
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
26 years
Carmen Richards is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 24 years of experience in the financial industry. She began her career in 1994 and previously served as Managing Director for Citibank Mexico, where she was involved in the Due Diligence team for the Casa de bolsa Abaco acquisition and oversaw affluent and ultra-high-net-worth client segments nationwide. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1999, Carmen has focused on providing comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to diverse clients, including international families, entrepreneurs, and women investors.
Her expertise encompasses college education planning, family and international wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, LGBT wealth planning, and supporting women and athletes in sports and entertainment. Carmen is bilingual in English and Spanish and is recognized for her culturally sensitive approach to financial guidance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Robotics and Computer Science from Universidad La Salle in Mexico City and an MBA from IPADE, certified by Harvard Business School. Carmen also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Beyond her professional work, Carmen participates in various community and cultural organizations, including serving as a board member and President of the Women’s Committee of the US-MX Chamber of Commerce Inter-American Chapter. She is involved with institutions such as Locust Projects, Rubell Museum, The Bass Museum, Global Empowerment Mission, the Mexican Consulate of Miami, and St. Jude Hospital. Carmen’s personal interests include adventure sports, biking, cooking, dancing, music, traveling, and yoga.
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
701 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131
Florida · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2017 - Present (9 years)
Merrill
1999 - Present (27 years)
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