Jeff Johnson
Advisor at Merrill — Merrillville, IN
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
23 years
Location
Merrillville, IN 46410
Merrill
Institution
Jeff Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2002 and focuses on assisting clients with managing their individual wealth through complex market cycles. Jeff takes a comprehensive approach to wealth management, emphasizing understanding each client's individual goals. He has particular expertise in areas including college education planning, retirement planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, values-based and ESG investing, and managing new wealth. Additionally, Jeff is recognized for his work with small business strategies, LGBT wealth planning, and sports and entertainment clients.
Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been named to Forbes' "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" list for five consecutive years from 2022 to 2026 and was also recognized as part of Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of the Nethery Johnson & Associates team from 2023 to 2026.
Outside of his professional role, Jeff enjoys playing tennis and golf. He and his wife, Jennifer, share a passion for traveling.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Merrillville, IN
707 E 80th Pl
Merrillville IN 46410
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