James Stewart
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
37 years
James Stewart is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2015, he has focused on addressing the unique wealth management needs of business owners, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. His expertise includes portfolio management, executive and equity compensation, retirement planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing, among other areas.
James holds a Bachelor's Degree from William Paterson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is registered with FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. His approach involves detailed consultations to understand clients' financial situations and goals, followed by the development of customized investment strategies that integrate wealth accumulation, preservation, tax planning, and inter-generational wealth transfer. He works collaboratively with affiliated professionals to implement these complex wealth management strategies.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, James enjoys adventure sports, hiking, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is actively involved in community organizations including the Appalachian Mountain Club, CAST Coalition Against Slavery and Trafficking, Disabled American Veterans, Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, Shriners Children's Hospital, St Jude's Children's Hospital, and the nutrition coalition. He also supports community initiatives through the Red Cross, USO, and Wounded Warrior programs.
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
200 Glastonbury Blvd
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Connecticut · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2015 - Present (11 years)
Merrill
2015 - Present (11 years)
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