Ian Macdermott
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Manchester, NH 03101
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
33 years
Ian Macdermott is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career spanning over 30 years, Ian has extensive experience working with successful families, business owners, non-profits, endowments, and Taft Hartley plans. He focuses on helping clients preserve and grow their wealth through customized strategies that address income needs, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing.
Ian began his financial services career at Prudential Securities in 1992, followed by 11 years at Merrill Lynch and 7 years at Morgan Stanley before rejoining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire. Ian is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
A native of New Hampshire, Ian has been actively involved in his community, serving as past president of the Farnum Center, a past board member of Easter Seals NH, past president of Manchester Country Club, and past chairman of Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation event in Manchester. He has also chaired the investment committee for the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts. In his free time, Ian enjoys golfing, skiing, biking, and photography.
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
900 Elm St
Manchester, NH 03101
New Hampshire · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2015 - Present (11 years)
Merrill
2015 - Present (11 years)
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