Dana Mark Nelson
Advisor at Merrill — Springfield, MO E Bradford Pkwy
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
39 years
Location
Springfield, MO 65804
Merrill
Institution
Dana Nelson is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Springfield, Missouri, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Dana began working at the Springfield Merrill office in 1986 and focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their investment objectives and preferences for involvement in the investment process. Dana develops strategies tailored to clients' mindsets, desired approaches, and investment goals, utilizing resources from Merrill and Bank of America.
Dana holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Missouri State University and has earned several professional designations including the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) since 2002, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation in 2013, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Dana’s areas of expertise encompass education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Dana is involved in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as Crosslines and King's Way United Methodist Church. In personal time, Dana enjoys activities including baseball, golfing, and yoga.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Springfield, MO E Bradford Pkwy
1630 E Bradford Pkwy
Springfield MO 65804
Advisors at this office
17
Missouri · Texas
39 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present • 17 years
Springfield, MO
Merrill
1986 - Present • 40 years
Springfield, MO
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