Cody Darling
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
7 years
Cody Darling is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating within the line of business supported by Bank of America. With over six years of experience at Merrill Lynch, he works collaboratively with busy professionals and business owners to address their unique financial goals through comprehensive planning strategies. Cody's expertise encompasses investment and risk management, trust and estate planning services, concentrated stock strategies, credit and lending solutions, alternative investments, and philanthropy, providing a broad spectrum of financial services aligned with client needs.
He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Cody earned his bachelor's degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, he is a former collegiate athlete with a background as a golfer, which shapes his approach to helping clients navigate the complexities of their financial lives.
Outside of his professional work, Cody enjoys football, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family. He lives in Scottsdale with his fiancée, Karly, and their dog, Zorro.
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
23655 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
California · Texas
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2020 - Present (6 years)
Merrill
2018 - Present (8 years)
Oggi's Pizza & Brewhouse
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Barro's Pizza
2015 - 2017 (2 years)
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