Douglas Justice has served as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1979. In his role, he provides financial advice and strategy development to individuals, families, foundations, associations, and endowments, focusing on retirement planning, legacy planning, and complex financial strategies. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who offers personalized portfolio management services that may include individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His approach emphasizes disciplined asset allocation tailored to investor profiles.
Over his career, Mr. Justice has developed long-standing client relationships, some spanning multiple generations. His work includes assisting clients in simplifying complex financial matters while addressing goals such as family wealth management, tax minimization, small business strategies, special needs planning, and retirement income. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 through 2025.
Mr. Justice holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama System and several professional designations including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and the Investments & Wealth Institute. Outside of his professional work, he serves on the non-profit board for the Special Olympics of Georgia and enjoys fishing, genealogy, golfing, reading, and running.