Derek Nowak
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
York, PA 17401
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
14 years
Derek Nowak is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2007 as a summer intern and has since developed expertise in various aspects of personal finance. Derek holds a Bachelor's degree in business with a minor in economics from Franklin and Marshall College and earned a Master's degree from Pennsylvania State University System. He has attained professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).
Derek's client focus areas include college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. He leverages his experience and credentials to assist clients in managing their wealth according to their unique goals and circumstances.
Active in his community, Derek has contributed to organizations such as the Lancaster Science Factory, where he served on the board for a decade, the Red Cross as a DAT captain, and the local Cub Scouts pack as Cubmaster. He is involved with Historic St. Mary's Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Dutch Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and supports his children's sporting activities. Derek enjoys camping, running, and swimming. He is married to his high school sweetheart, and they have four children.
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
96 S George St
York, PA 17401
Pennsylvania · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2012 - Present (14 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner And Smith Incorporated
2011 - Present (15 years)
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