Christopher Schell
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
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
29 years
Christopher Schell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 26 years of experience in wealth management and financial advising. He specializes in a range of client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, socially responsible and ESG investing, retirement income, and small business strategies. Chris applies a comprehensive approach to managing client portfolios that integrates tax and estate planning strategies to align with clients’ evolving financial needs.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Pennsylvania State University System. Additionally, he has completed non-accredited certificate programs at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Outside of his professional role, Chris resides in Dresher, Pennsylvania with his wife and their twin teenage boys. His personal interests include football, music, running, skiing, traveling, and yoga. He is actively involved in philanthropic activities, serving as a trustee and board member at Williamson College of the Trades, as well as holding trustee and leadership roles at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life in Horsham.
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
101 West Ave
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Alabama · California · Colorado · Pennsylvania · Texas
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2006 - Present (20 years)
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