Franklin Breazeale III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 and provides personalized wealth planning, integrating corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans into long-term financial strategies. His client base includes affluent individuals, couples, and families across Texas and various locations nationwide.
Frank holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree with a concentration in finance from Baylor University. He has earned several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). These credentials reflect his focus on estate planning services, investments, executive compensation, and liquidity strategies.
Engaged in his community, Franklin supports local organizations such as Easter Seals and participates in the deep-seated Merrill tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys outdoor activities including running, golf, basketball, fishing, football, hiking, hunting, music, and spending time with his wife and two daughters in Kingwood.