James Henderson
Advisor at Merrill — Gadsden, AL
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
12 years
Location
Gadsden, AL 35901
Merrill
Institution
James Henderson is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been part of the financial services industry since 2011 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2014. In his role, he works with individuals, families, and businesses to identify their short- and long-term financial goals, including retirement assets, education funding, and lending needs. He provides clients with access to Merrill's investment resources and the banking convenience of Bank of America to address various aspects of their financial lives.
James focuses on a consultative, goals-based wealth management process. He takes time to understand each client's financial situation, preferences, and goals, then offers recommendations aligned with their income and growth objectives. His expertise includes investments, retirement, estate planning, insurance, lending solutions, and philanthropic services. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
He earned both a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from Auburn University. James and his wife, Laura, live in Gadsden, Alabama, with their children. They are members of MeadowBrook Baptist Church where James teaches Sunday School. He is involved in community activities, including volunteering with the United Way of Etowah County. His personal interests include camping, cooking, football, gardening, hiking, hunting, music, traveling, woodworking, and spending time with his family.
Based on Merrill
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Gadsden, AL
224 Broad St
Gadsden AL 35901
Advisors at this office
10
Alabama · Texas
12 years of industry experience
Bank Of America N.A.
2014 - Present • 12 years
Gadsden, AL
Merrill
2014 - Present • 12 years
Gadsden, AL
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