Donald George Bell Jr.

Advisor at Merrill — Ruby, NY

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

31 years

Location

Ruby, NY

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,610

Across 3,246 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Donald Bell Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on guiding clients through various life stages and market conditions by providing personalized wealth management strategies. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' individual goals, lifestyle, and legacy to develop thoughtful, research-driven financial plans.

Donald holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a High School Diploma from Saugerties Central. He also participates in community activities through volunteering with local organizations.

He aims to build strong relationships with clients by keeping them informed and serving as a trusted advisor for their financial decisions. Donald leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to support clients in achieving their long-term financial goals.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management

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Commissions

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Location

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Ruby, NY

Ruby NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut · New York

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Bank Of America,Na

2010 - Present • 16 years

Kingston, NY

Merrill

2010 - Present • 16 years

Kingston, NY

Merrill

2001 - 2002 • 1 year

Kingston, NY

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