Eric Fudala
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Naples, FL 34108
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
27 years
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
$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
9128 Strada Pl
Naples, FL 34108
Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
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