Cynthia Wong
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Brea, CA 92821
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
32 years
Cynthia Wong is a Wealth Management Advisor with significant experience in financial services. She began her career in 1991 with the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector's Cash Management Division, and joined Merrill in 1993. Cynthia serves high-net-worth individuals and families, including executives, professionals, business owners, and police officers nearing or in retirement, providing tailored wealth management strategies.
She focuses on helping clients preserve and grow wealth, plan for retirement, fund education, navigate life transitions, and prepare for tax-efficient legacy planning. Cynthia draws upon her expertise in capital markets, risk-managed investing, and long-term wealth planning to develop personalized strategies that align with each client's goals and priorities. She emphasizes clear communication to ensure clients understand the recommendations and the associated fees.
Cynthia holds a bachelor's degree in finance from California State University, Los Angeles, and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™) designations. She maintains FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations as well as California insurance licenses for life, health, long-term care, and variable contracts. She is affiliated with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. and is involved with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board).
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
145 S State College Blvd
Brea, CA 92821
California · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
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