Jay Hyman
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
Fairfield, CT 06824
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
14 years
Jay Hyman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Fairfield office as a partner in the Serio, Nastri & Hyman Group. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2010 and collaborates with a team of six advisors to serve successful individuals and families. Jay’s approach centers on tailored advice and client education to support informed, values-based financial decisions. His investment process emphasizes asset preservation and growth, enabling clients to focus on their priorities.
Jay’s expertise spans retirement planning, managing life transitions, reducing or hedging concentrated stock positions, and advanced estate planning. He works closely with clients to develop and adjust personalized financial strategies that reflect their goals and changing circumstances. Recognized by Forbes, Jay has been named to the “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list in 2022 and 2023, as well as the “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Quinnipiac University and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® designation in 2014. Jay also holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Jay enjoys basketball, hiking, tennis, attending New York sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.
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
1499 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
Connecticut · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill
2010 - Present (16 years)
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