Colin Murtha is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2011 and leads a wealth management practice that serves successful individuals, executives, business owners, and their families. His team's expertise encompasses a range of financial areas including investment strategy, retirement income planning, debt financing, insurance solutions, and estate planning services. Additionally, they provide corporate retirement plan services focusing on fiduciary support, plan design, and employee financial wellness.
Colin's approach to financial advising is consultative. He begins by understanding each client's unique financial situation and objectives, taking into account factors such as time horizon, liquidity, and risk tolerance. He then offers tailored recommendations leveraging resources from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, defined benefit plans, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and investment strategy.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from The George Washington University in 2002. Colin holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He resides in Natick with his wife and is an active member of the community. In his personal time, he enjoys working out, golf, reading American history, and listening to Frank Sinatra.