Derek Clark
Advisor at Merrill — Portland, ME Monument Sq
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
16 years
Location
Portland, ME 04101
Merrill
Institution
Derek Clark is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2011. With over 24 years of experience in financial services, Derek specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income planning. He works closely with individuals to preserve and grow investments in alignment with their risk tolerance and financial objectives, and assists clients approaching retirement with income planning and cash management strategies.
Derek is a Certified Plan Financial Advisor (CPFA), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine System. Throughout his career, he has maintained a focus on comprehensive financial planning, including reviewing credit needs and borrowing practices to offer suitable solutions.
Born and based in Maine, Derek resides in Scarborough with his wife and two sons. He participates in local community activities, including volunteering with Scarborough Little League and Scarborough Travel Basketball. Derek enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in sports, and exploring the Maine woods and waters through activities like boating, fishing, hunting, baseball, basketball, genealogy, and photography.
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.
Portland, ME Monument Sq
1 Monument Sq
Portland ME 04101
Advisors at this office
22
Maine · Texas
16 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, N.a.
2010 - Present • 16 years
Portland, ME
Merrill
1998 - Present • 28 years
Portland, ME
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