Eric Jon Fudala
Advisor at Merrill — Naples, FL Strada Pl
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Credentials
Series 65, Series 63
Experience Industry experience
27 years
Location
Naples, FL 34108
Merrill
Institution
Eric Fudala is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2000. He focuses on helping successful families, business owners, and professionals develop customized financial strategies aimed at achieving a comfortable and sustainable lifestyle in retirement. Eric offers expertise in family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, tailoring his services to align with clients' goals throughout various stages of their careers.
As a small business owner himself, Eric understands the challenges entrepreneurs face in growing their companies, ensuring business continuity, and planning for retirement. He provides business owners with integrated financial services including credit and lending strategies, retirement income and wealth transfer planning, insurance solutions, and corporate and home financing. He also specializes in serving the medical community, particularly dental professionals, collaborating with them to navigate industry changes. Eric is a featured speaker at Chicago Dental Society Branch Meetings and serves on the Chicago Dental Society Foundation and its Development Committee.
Eric holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and a Master's Degree from DePaul University. He earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his affiliation with the Chicago Dental Society Foundation, Eric is involved with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, serving on its Executive Committee. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys boating, golfing, and scuba diving.
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.
Naples, FL Strada Pl
9128 Strada Pl
Naples FL 34108
Advisors at this office
101
Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Texas
27 years of industry experience
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Chicago, IL
Merrill
2009 - Present • 17 years
Chicago, IL
Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc.
2008 - 2009 • 1 year
Chicago, IL
LaSalle Financial Services, Inc.
2001 - 2008 • 7 years
Chicago, IL
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