Geoffrey W Soper

Advisor at Merrill — Waterville Valley, NH

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

40 years

Location

Waterville Valley, NH

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Geoffrey Soper is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served since 1985. He specializes in catering to the financial needs of a select group of clients including founders and leaders in technology and life sciences, successful business owners, their employees, and corporate entities. His approach focuses on understanding clients' objectives to provide tailored financial strategies that simplify their financial tasks.

With over 35 years of experience, Geoff's expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, values-based and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He and his team aim to deliver total wealth management, addressing retirement planning, portfolio management, tax strategies, and access to banking and lending solutions.

Geoff holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Administration from Ursinus College. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP). In addition to his professional endeavors, Geoff serves as President of the Board of Directors for Youth Enrichment Services, a Boston-based non-profit focused on inspiring youth through outdoor experiences and leadership opportunities. He resides in Winchester, Massachusetts with his wife and three children and enjoys skiing and playing racket sports.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Technology Professional Financial Professional

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Waterville Valley, NH

Waterville Valley NH

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Hampshire · Texas

Work history

40 years of industry experience

Bank of America,N.A.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Boston, MA

Merrill

1985 - Present • 41 years

Boston, MA

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Business activities & affiliations

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David E

Series 63, Series 65

Center Sandwich, NH

Engels Investment Advisors, LLC

David Engels is the sole advisor at Engels Investment Advisors, LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Based in Center Sandwich, NH, Engels focuses exclusively on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Engels Investment Advisors, LLC manages approximately $28.8 million for a small client base, providing long-term supervisory portfolio management and advice on asset allocation and specific securities. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and operates on a fully non-discretionary basis.

Active portfolio management

Matt S

CFP®, CFA®

Thornton, NH

Sheer Empowerment Financial, LLC

I started my career in Boston working with ultra-high-net-worth clients at a large wealth management firm. After more than a decade in that environment, I realized I wanted a different kind of success — one built around health, family, and purpose. In 2018, my wife and I relocated our family to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where we’re raising our two kids and running our own businesses. That experience of stepping off the traditional path deeply shapes the way I now serve my clients. At Sheer Empowerment Financial, I work with mid-career professionals, parents, and self-employed individuals who are navigating transitions and want to bring more clarity and intention to their money. Whether you’re changing careers, growing a business, planning for kids, or simply seeking alignment between your finances and your values, I’ll help you simplify the complex, make thoughtful decisions, and move forward with a plan that reflects what matters most. I’m an advice-only, flat-fee planner — no product sales, no portfolio minimums, and no hidden agenda. My role is to provide you with objective, practical strategies and clear steps you can actually take. Ongoing support is available if you want a long-term partner, but it’s always flexible: some clients prefer periodic check-ins, while others just need a comprehensive plan or a focused session to gain confidence in their next move. As a CFA® Charterholder, CFP® professional, and Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I bring both technical expertise and a holistic perspective. Because money decisions don’t exist in isolation — they shape how you spend your time, manage your energy, and build the life you envision. If you’re looking for expert guidance from someone who’s been through major transitions himself, I’d love to connect. Together we can design a financial plan that reflects your values, supports your goals, and gives you the freedom to create the life you truly want.

Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Deborah D

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bartlett, NH

Saco River Financial Planning

Deborah Doucet is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Saco River Financial Planning in Bartlett, NH. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of advising, she is involved in adjunct teaching and self-publishes books. Saco River Financial Planning serves middle-income individuals and families, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and generally manages client assets on a largely non-discretionary basis, emphasizing client control over transaction approval.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management Long-term care insurance General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Mid-Career Professionals
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Craig D

CFP®, Series 63

Bartlett, NH

Craig Duvarney, Cfp

Craig Duvarney is the principal of Craig Duvarney, CFP, an SEC-registered, single-adviser firm based in Bartlett, New Hampshire. He holds the CFP® designation and has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Osaic Wealth. Duvarney volunteers as a guest lecturer and mentor at Babson College and serves as a counselor for the Van Noy Valor Foundation, a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged youth. His firm primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, offering written financial planning, customized portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The investment approach includes long-term positions using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents, with discretionary authority commonly used for rebalancing and quarterly account reviews.

General retirement planning General tax planning Wealth management
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Dolores K

CFP®, Series 66

Waterville Valley, NH

B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Dolores Kong is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2021. Her prior experience includes 17 years at Winslow, Evans & Crocker, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is an IRS licensed enrolled agent who provides individual tax preparation seasonally and operates a hiking-focused blog and book project through AOMM Enterprises LLC. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets across 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions through multiple program structures and a combination of proprietary and third-party asset management.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Callum M

Series 63, Series 65

Waterville Valley, NH

Moors & Cabot, Inc.

Callum Maclean is a financial advisor at Moors & Cabot, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Moors & Cabot since 2017 and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Walpole Area Visiting Nurses Association and is Co-Director of the Newsboys Reading Room Association. He also volunteers with the Waterville Valley Resort Ski Patrol as an emergency outdoor care responder. Moors & Cabot provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a variety of analytic approaches and offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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