Eric Hutz
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
San Diego, CA 92101
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
11 years
Eric Hutz is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 1999 in retail banking and has held a variety of frontline and leadership roles, including Teller and Branch Manager. His experience encompasses loan origination, small business banking, and private client advisory, giving him a broad perspective on personal and business finances. Eric became a Financial Advisor in 2014, initially serving the South San Diego market before expanding his practice to clients throughout California and across the country.
Eric holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. He has earned several industry credentials, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Senior Portfolio Advisor in the Investment Advisory Program at Merrill Lynch. Eric communicates effectively and applies detailed attention to each client relationship, focusing on building tailored financial strategies that align with clients' lifestyle goals and aspirations.
A San Diego native raised in a military family, Eric lives in Chula Vista with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys practicing yoga at his wife's fitness studio, exploring dining options in San Diego, traveling internationally, and spending time with his family. He is also affiliated with Make-A-Wish San Diego.
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
701 B St
San Diego, CA 92101
California · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2021 - Present (5 years)
Merrill
2020 - Present (6 years)
Namaste Fitness, Inc.
2018 - 2024 (6 years)
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK
2015 - 2020 (5 years)
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