James Fahey Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Bedminster, New Jersey. He leverages decades of experience and his military background as a U.S. Navy veteran to serve executives, healthcare professionals, retirees, and business owners. His work focuses on navigating retirement planning, managing concentrated stock positions, equity compensation, and addressing complex wealth planning decisions.
James holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned an Accredited Certificate from the College for Financial Planning. Additionally, Jim advises retirement plan sponsors and fiduciaries on plan governance and best practices. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Greater Middlesex Somerset County Estate Planning Council and the Somerset County Business Partnership.
His community involvement includes affiliations with Blair Academy, Fordham University, Lafayette College, and Lehigh University. James emphasizes providing clear, practical advice and disciplined financial guidance tailored to clients’ goals.