James R Wright

Advisor at Merrill — Lake Mary, FL International Pkwy

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

52 years

Location

Lake Mary, FL 32746

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,098 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

James Wright is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He operates from the firm's offices in Los Angeles, California, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. James has been with Merrill Lynch since 1997, bringing a longstanding presence within the firm.

His expertise encompasses customized financial recommendations focusing on retirement planning, corporate stock options, concentrated stock positions, alternative investments, estate-planning issues, and money management. Additionally, he specializes in executive and corporate services such as qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, ESOPs, ESPPs, Defined Benefit Institutional Consulting, and liability management for both corporations and individuals. James holds multiple professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA).

James earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota. He approaches client engagements by understanding the specific needs and biases of each individual to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Clients of James can expect tailored advice and access to specialized investment services pertinent to sophisticated investors and their families.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Stock option exercise strategy 10b5-1 plan design Concentrated stock management

Occupation focus

Executive

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Location

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Lake Mary, FL International Pkwy

250 International Pkwy

Lake Mary FL 32746

Advisors at this office

23

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

52 years of industry experience

Bank of America,N.A.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Lake Mary, FL

Merrill

2005 - Present • 21 years

Orlando, FL

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Business activities & affiliations

James G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Altamonte Springs, FL

Occidental Asset Management, LLC

James Griffin is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Occidental Asset Management, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab, and Td Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate through management and investment activities, including acting as a real estate agent and managing a nonprofit organization’s fund. Occidental Asset Management, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.07 billion across roughly 900 accounts. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and utilizes third-party technology platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Active portfolio management General tax planning Tax-loss harvesting Early retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Retired Military & Veterans Approaching retirement Retired
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Gary K

Series 63, Series 65

Sanford, FL

KALTBAUM Capital Management

Gary Kaltbaum is the principal of Kaltbaum Capital Management with 42 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has led his firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a daily radio show and contributes to Fox News Business as a media commentator. Kaltbaum Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and ETFs. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis along with daily portfolio monitoring, and provides investment research, consulting, and market commentary to a broad audience.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Margaret B

CFP®, Series 66

Maitland, FL

Gen2 Advisors, LLC

Margaret Bilby is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She is currently the sole advisor at Gen2 Advisors, LLC and has previous experience at Cyndeo Wealth Partners, LLC and David Vaughan Investments, LLC. She serves as Development Chair for Winter Park Day Nursery, a nonprofit organization in Winter Park, FL. Gen2 Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, while also serving high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a blend of analytical approaches to construct and monitor portfolios and delivers written Investment Policy Statements as the foundation for its advisory relationships.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Christopher H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lake Mary, FL

Haysley Financial Services, Inc.

Christopher Haysley is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at Haysley Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. He is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating part of his practice to insurance sales. Haysley Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to individual clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, portfolio monitoring that can include third-party managers, and uses model portfolios alongside both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Demel G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Sanford, FL

Heartwood Financial Services

Demel Gonzalez is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Heartwood Financial Services in Sanford, FL. She has been with the firm since 2012. Heartwood Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in managing diverse investments, including digital assets and covered-call strategies, and conducts all portfolio management and planning functions through a single primary advisor.

Concentrated stock management
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Jarett B

CFP®, Series 66

Winter Park, FL

Venture Wealth Solutions LLC

Jarett Busacca is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with four years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Venture Wealth Solutions LLC and has held roles at several firms including MML Investors Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Aegis Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates a bookkeeping business. Venture Wealth Solutions LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, focusing on tailored client plans and periodic portfolio reviews.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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