James Barry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since July 2000, bringing experience from over a decade in Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, and Business Development at Merck & Co., Inc. James focuses on assisting clients with long-term financial strategies, including concentrated stock positions, retirement planning, and estate planning. He also manages the investment selection process for his team and clients.
James holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management Information Systems from Boston University and a Master's degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Rice University. He holds professional designations as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
He is actively involved in his community, serving as Treasurer on the Chapin School Board of Trustees, Co-Chair of Rice University 360 since 2017, and Co-Chair of the Rutgers University BIG IDEAS Campaign. James resides in New Hope, Pennsylvania with his wife and enjoys baseball, golf, travel, and spending time with his family.