Dean Ducato
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Westlake, OH 44145
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
32 years
Dean Ducato is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He draws on his background in Accounting to develop financial strategies for individuals, families, and companies, addressing various aspects including assets, liabilities, estate planning, trust planning, corporate financial services, and business sales. Dean works closely with a team of professionals whose collective experience in the financial services industry exceeds 100 years, providing clients with a comprehensive and collaborative approach to wealth management.
Dean's areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University. His professional affiliations include the Cleveland State Marketing Association, Italian American Club, and Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Outside of his professional work, Dean is involved in community efforts such as the Hunger Task Force. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, boating, fishing, gardening, golfing, scuba diving, skiing, and traveling.
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
159 Crocker Park Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145
Ohio · Texas
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1992 - Present (34 years)
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