Erik Johnston
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Missoula, MT 59802
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
6 years
Erik Johnston is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2019 after nearly eight years in the scientific research and development industry. Erik applies skills in critical thinking and problem solving, developed through his scientific background, to assist clients in identifying and achieving their financial goals. He aims to build relationships based on trust and accountability, acting as a dependable resource throughout the financial planning process.
Erik specializes in various financial services including college and education planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, retirement income, and managing new wealth. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Montana. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Outside of his professional role, Erik and his family participate in community events and enjoy Montana's outdoor activities such as parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills. He is involved with organizations including A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science.
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
330 N Higgins Ave
Missoula, MT 59802
Montana · Texas
bank of America, N.A
2019 - Present (7 years)
Merrill
2019 - Present (7 years)
UnEmployed
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
Merrill
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
UnEmployed
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
The University of Montana
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Unemployed
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Rivertop Renewables
2011 - 2016 (5 years)
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