Christopher Albert Tarantino
Advisor at Merrill — Springfield, MA
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Credentials
Series 66, Series 63
Experience Industry experience
20 years
Location
Springfield, MA 01144
Merrill
Institution
Christopher Tarantino is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Tarantino Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing wealth management plans and building strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. Leveraging the resources of Merrill Lynch, he works with clients across the nation and has a longstanding history of serving the Massachusetts and Connecticut communities since 1974.
Chris entered the financial services industry in 2004 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. Throughout his career, he has worked in several cities including New York City, London, Phoenix, and San Francisco, before returning to his community in Simsbury, Connecticut. His expertise areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Chris and his family are active in their local community and participate in organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. He resides in Simsbury, CT with his wife, two children, and dog.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Springfield, MA
1414 Main St
Springfield MA 01144
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20 years of industry experience
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2017 - Present • 9 years
Springfield, MA
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2017 - Present • 9 years
Springfield, MA
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2010 - 2017 • 7 years
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Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
2009 - 2010 • 1 year
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Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
2004 - 2008 • 4 years
Jersey City, NJ
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