James Jack Pothier
Advisor at Merrill — Portsmouth, NH Market St
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
2 years
Location
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Merrill
Institution
James Pothier is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists individuals, families, and business owners by bringing clarity and structure to their financial lives through a planning-first approach. His work focuses on understanding where clients are today, identifying their future goals, and creating financial plans that support both long-term objectives and current needs.
James specializes in coordinating various aspects of personal finance, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and retirement income. He combines a forward-thinking approach with the resources and specialists available at Merrill Lynch to help clients simplify complex financial decisions and achieve their financial aspirations.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, James enjoys camping, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.
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Portsmouth, NH Market St
100 Market St
Portsmouth NH 03801
Advisors at this office
17
Maine · New Hampshire · Texas
2 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2024 - Present • 2 years
Portsmouth, NH
Merrill
2024 - Present • 2 years
Portsmouth, NH
Northeastern University
2023 - 2023 • 1 year
Boston, MA
Merrill
2022 - 2022 • 1 year
Portsmouth, NH
DCU
2021 - 2021 • 1 year
Chelmsford, MA
Northeastern University
2020 - Present • 6 years
Boston, MA
Market Basket
2019 - 2021 • 2 years
Haverhill, MA
Whirlaway Sports Center Inc
2019 - 2019 • 1 year
Methuen, MA
Goldbelt Incorporated
2017 - 2018 • 1 year
Juneau, AK
Central Catholic High School
2016 - 2020 • 4 years
Lawrence, MA
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