Christopher Downs
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
32 years
Christopher Downs is a Wealth Management Advisor with experience in assisting clients, particularly business owners and corporate executives, in managing their wealth through personalized financial strategies. He specializes in exit planning, helping clients shape the structure of business sales to serve their personal interests, mitigate tax exposure, and design estate and legacy frameworks to preserve wealth across generations. Christopher and his team leverage the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to provide investment insights, lending solutions, and advanced planning strategies.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri System and holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Christopher's community involvement includes volunteering with organizations such as Feed My Starving Children and Rotary.
Outside of his professional work, Christopher's personal interests include adventure sports, football, and spending time with his family.
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
275 E Rivulon Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
California · Texas
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
1999 - Present (27 years)
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