Gerald Cornish
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Williamsville, NY 14221
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
35 years
Gerald Cornish is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1990. He serves as a Portfolio Manager in The Merrill Lynch Personal Investment Advisor Program, managing personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His client focus encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, as well as socially responsible and ESG investing.
With over 33 years of experience, Gerald provides goals-based wealth management advice and guidance to affluent families, businesses, and non-profit institutions. He holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gerald earned his bachelor's degree from the State University of New York College at Buffalo.
Community involvement is an integral part of Gerald's life. He has served as Chairman of The Buffalo State College Foundation and currently serves on the board of The Summit Center. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, fishing, gardening, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.
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
6245 Sheridan Dr
Williamsville, NY 14221
New York · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1990 - Present (36 years)
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