James Krakowski
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Manasquan, NJ 08736
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
21 years
James Krakowski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, specializing in a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that centers on understanding clients' individual goals and values. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, tax minimization, retirement income, portfolio management, and small business strategies.
James has worked closely with closely-held business owners and real estate investors, providing strategies that integrate investment insights and banking solutions through partnerships with the Commercial Bank, Private Bank, and Wealth Planning teams. He emphasizes trust and transparency, prioritizing one-on-one communication to help clients navigate life’s financial cycles while maintaining focus on their priorities.
He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). James earned his degree from Montclair State University. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family.
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
2504 Highway 35
Manasquan, NJ 08736
New Jersey · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Wells Fargo Clearing
2016 - 2023 (7 years)
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC
2009 - 2016 (7 years)
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
2005 - 2023 (18 years)
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