Jay Fields
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Boynton Beach, FL
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
34 years
Jay Fields is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in June 2010, he has focused on implementing a goals-based wealth management process that integrates global resources and current web technology. Jay works closely with clients to simplify their financial lives by identifying and prioritizing their goals, including estate planning, education funding, tax strategies, wealth transfer, and retirement income. He emphasizes a comprehensive approach that considers both sides of a client’s balance sheet and offers access to specialized lending resources to support clients' overall financial strategies.
Jay began his career in 1983 with Prudential Securities as a computer systems technologist and later contributed to the development of computerized portfolio trading systems at JP Morgan & First Boston. In 1992, he transitioned to a Financial Consultant role at Lehman Brothers and gained portfolio management certification in 1994 with Smith Barney's Portfolio Management Group. His professional credentials include the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jay holds a Bachelor's Degree from CUNY Brooklyn College.
In addition to his professional work, Jay is engaged in community service, serving as President of Congregation B'nai Israel in Manalapan, NJ, and volunteering with Special Strides to support handicapped children. He resides in Monmouth County with his wife, Michelle, and has two adult children. His personal interests include biking, photography, and watching movies.
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
Boynton Beach, FL
Florida · New Jersey · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2010 - Present (16 years)
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