Holly Thompson
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
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
31 years
Holly Thompson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in Kentucky and Florida. She partners with the Wilden Thompson & Associates team to provide financial strategies tailored to meet both short and long-term goals. Holly works with a diverse clientele including families with members who have disabilities, wounded warriors, veterans, expatriates, and other high-net-worth individuals, focusing on wealth planning, investment management, education planning, retirement planning, and estate and legacy needs.
With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Holly leverages the resources of BofA Global Research and a network of specialists, research analysts, and investment managers to support her clients. She holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), as well as FINRA registrations and life and health insurance licenses in Florida and Kentucky. Holly earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Tampa, an MBA and a Doctorate in Management from Colorado Technical University.
Holly is active in community organizations such as Junior Achievement, Special Olympics in Florida and Kentucky, and serves as President of the Star Fund, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for underprivileged youth. Her personal interests include camping, genealogy, reading, scuba diving, and traveling.
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
6311 Atrium Dr
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Florida · Kentucky · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2003 - Present (23 years)
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