Cynthia Wa Wong
Advisor at Merrill — Brea, CA 145 S State College Blvd
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
32 years
Location
Brea, CA 92821
Merrill
Institution
Cynthia Wong is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. 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 specializes in capital markets, risk-managed investing, long-term wealth planning, and serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, executives, professionals, business owners, and first responders nearing or in retirement.
Her work focuses on helping clients preserve and grow wealth, plan for retirement, fund education for children and grandchildren, navigate life transitions, and prepare for tax-efficient legacy planning. 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 also maintains FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations and holds California insurance licenses for life, health, long-term care, and variable contracts.
Cynthia contributes to the professional community through her involvement with the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Scholarship Review Panel and membership in professional organizations such as the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. Her approach centers on understanding clients' life priorities and creating personalized financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations.
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SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Brea, CA 145 S State College Blvd
145 S State College Blvd
Brea CA 92821
Advisors at this office
56
California · Texas
32 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Brea, CA
Merrill
2009 - Present • 17 years
La Habra, CA
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