Christopher Coffing
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Norfolk, VA 23510
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
42 years
Christopher Coffing is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Norfolk, Virginia. He has been serving clients in this capacity since 1984, focusing on customized wealth management strategies, equity markets, and money management. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he constructs and oversees personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His services extend to managing portfolios on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, with an emphasis on addressing the financial needs of high net worth individuals and families by considering factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity requirements, and overall investment objectives.
Mr. Coffing holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University and a Master of Science degree from Old Dominion University. He maintains FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as a Life and Health insurance license. Additionally, he has completed business coursework in management, finance, accounting, and economics, including programs at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and executive education at the Graduate Schools of Business at the University of Chicago and Harvard University.
In his personal life, Christopher Coffing is married to Julie, and they have two sons who graduated from the University of Virginia. He is a grandfather as of 2016. His community involvement includes membership in the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club and serving as Chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Virginia Opera.
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
999 Waterside Dr
Norfolk, VA 23510
Texas · Virginia
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1984 - Present (42 years)
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