Jay Mchargue
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Venice, FL 34285
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
44 years
Jay Mchargue is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Venice, Florida. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1981, focusing on portfolio management of individual assets. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Jay holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Indiana State University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional affiliations have included serving on the Board of Directors of the Indiana State University Foundation and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, where he was also board chair, as well as serving on the board for Historic Spanish Point. He is a member of the Venice Yacht Club and resides in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife, Beth.
Jay enjoys biking, gardening, and hiking. After years of involvement with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the Indiana State University Foundation, he is currently taking a break from community board activities.
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
871 Venetia Bay Blvd
Venice, FL 34285
Florida · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1982 - Present (44 years)
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