Christopher Walsh
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
6 years
Christopher Walsh is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working with individual clients since 1988, focusing on preparing them for retirement and helping them fund their life goals through a planning-based investment approach. Alongside his partner, Hugh Hanley, who specializes in mutual fund and manager analysis, Christopher constructs tailored portfolios designed to meet clients’ objectives while managing market volatility. He is also certified to advise on defined contribution retirement plans for small businesses, including start-ups and existing plans.
Christopher’s career began after seven years teaching middle school math and science, bringing skills in education that support his commitment to helping clients understand their investments thoroughly. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Union College in Schenectady, NY and a Master’s degree in Engineering in Computer Science from Loyola University in Baltimore. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).
Outside of his professional life, Christopher values family and outdoor activities. He and his wife Stacy have four grown children and three grandchildren. His personal interests include basketball, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, skiing, soccer, travel, and spending time outdoors. He has coached soccer at various levels and remains involved with the Boys’ Latin soccer program.
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
11333 Mccormick Rd, Ci Client Services
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Maryland · Texas
Bank of America N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2021 - Present (5 years)
Brightview Senior Living
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Radcliffe Jewelers
2014 - 2021 (7 years)
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