James Wood Jr.
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Tucson, AZ 85718
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
15 years
James Wood is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team, The Wood/Cuesta Group, provide financial coordination and customized wealth management strategies for families, corporate executives, and small business owners in Tucson, Arizona, and across the country. Their approach focuses on simplifying clients’ financial lives through a Goals Based Wealth Management process and collaborating with attorneys, tax professionals, and insurance experts to deliver comprehensive service.
Beginning his career at Merrill Lynch in 2008, James has held roles including Client Associate in Phoenix and Client Relationship Manager in Indian Wells, California, before becoming a partner in the Wood Group in 2014. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His areas of expertise include family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization.
James is active in his community as a board member of the Father's Day Council Tucson benefiting Type 1 Diabetes research, Rotary Club of Tucson, and DM50, a nonprofit supporting Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and its personnel. He also serves as an Honorary Commander for the Air Force base and participates in its Military Affairs Committee. Residing in Tucson, James prioritizes time with his family and enjoys sports, cooking, and golf.
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
3500 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
California · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2014 - Present (12 years)
Merrill
2008 - Present (18 years)
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