Christopher Austin
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Charlotte, NC 28210
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
3 years
Christopher Austin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he helps individuals, families, and businesses create personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He serves clients ranging from first-generation wealth builders to high-net-worth individuals and provides ongoing advice on investing, retirement planning, tax mitigation, legacy planning, and other financial matters. Christopher also connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.
He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, focusing on retirement planning, and the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) designation, which centers on advanced strategies for affluent clients. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Christopher earned a Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University and is a member of the Charlotte Youth Professional Group.
Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with community organizations such as Beds for Kids and the Carolina Youth Coalition. His personal interests include basketball, football, golfing, music, pickleball, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.
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
6000 Fairview Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
North Carolina · Texas
Bank of America N.A.
2022 - Present (4 years)
Merrill
2022 - Present (4 years)
Teca Restauraunt
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Macy's Inc
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Rocksteady Promotions Inc
2021 - 2021 (1 year)
Mas Mexicali Restaurant
2021 - 2021 (1 year)
Vector Marketing
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Vector Marketing
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
West Chester University
2018 - 2022 (4 years)
Lambertville Station
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Chimney Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
South Hunterdon
2012 - 2018 (6 years)
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