Jeff W Mcdonald

Advisor at Merrill — Oklahoma City, OK N Robinson Avenue

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

12 years

Location

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,099 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Jeff McDonald is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management strategies for business owners, physicians, and medical professionals. He co-founded Lister McDonald Wealth Management in Oklahoma City, focusing on tax minimization, income planning, business succession strategies, and providing access to credit and lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Jeff serves a multi-generational clientele including active and retired physicians, dentists, engineers, corporate executives, and business owners.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Oklahoma City University, Jeff has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes collaboration with clients and their advisors to align financial strategies with their life priorities, preparing them for various life events.

An Oklahoma native, Jeff is involved in several community organizations such as the American Lung Association, Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, and The Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, hosting cookouts, skiing, and traveling.

Client services

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Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Income planning Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Doctor or Medical Professional Dentist Engineering Professional Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals Parents

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Commissions

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Location

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Oklahoma City, OK N Robinson Avenue

211 N Robinson Avenue

Oklahoma City OK 73102

Advisors at this office

21

Most active in

Oklahoma · Texas

Work history

12 years of industry experience

Bank Of America N.A.

2014 - Present • 12 years

Oklahoma City, OK

Merrill

2014 - Present • 12 years

Oklahoma City, OK

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Business activities & affiliations

David O

CFP®, Series 66, EA

Oklahoma City, OK

L&S Private Wealth, LLC

David Ortiz, first and foremost, takes pride in his role as a loving husband to Kailey and a devoted father to Josie, Tobias, Millie, and Pennie. He's not only deeply connected to his family but also actively engaged within the vibrant Norman community, where he's committed to contributing to the flourishing landscape of Oklahoma. Most importantly, he is dedicated to a life following Jesus Christ and is currently a member with Antioch Community Church in Norman, OK. David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®(CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor ®(CEPA), and IRS Enrolled Agent (EA). David is founder of the Oklahoma Exit Planning Society and is currently President of the organization. He is also a board member on the Central Oklahoma Financial Planning Association and an active member of the Oklahoma Estate Planning Council and Oklahoma Municipal Contractors Association. David's professional journey commenced in the oil and gas sector as a Petroleum Engineer, where he gained invaluable insights and expertise. However, his unwavering passion for Wealth Management led him to pivot his career towards financial services, a transition that found him at Arvest Bank. With a commitment to delivering nothing short of excellence and an acute understanding of the diverse needs of families, David provided exceptional financial services for several years. This dedicated period equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of wealth management. Upon realization of the need for Succession and Exit planning for business owners, David started his own firm to provide a boutique approach to these problems. After some time, David joined Legacy and Succession to continue to help business owners solve complex problems in their business and in their personal wealth. David leads efforts on the Succession Planning, Tax Strategy, and Multi Family Office wealth management services at Legacy and Succession. David's overarching focus is to help business owners grow to give and save to serve.

Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Multi-generational wealth transfer Charitable giving & philanthropy Business sale tax planning Founder/Business Owner Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Christian Faith Based
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Larry B

Series 65

Nichols Hills, OK

Valendo Private Asset Management, Inc.

Larry Bradley is the sole advisor at Valendo Private Asset Management, Inc., an independent firm he has led since 2005. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Valendo, his background includes a professional career outside finance. Valendo Private Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual investors and retirement accounts, managing approximately $38 million. The firm employs a concentrated, fundamentally driven value-investing strategy, targeting securities trading at significant discounts to intrinsic value and utilizing a range of instruments including options and futures when appropriate.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Corneluis M

Series 65

Moore, OK

Uisonet

Corneluis Mathews is a financial advisor at UisOneT with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at David Allen Capital, Inc. and Brookstone Capital Management. Outside of advising, he provides process improvement consulting through EntityWorks LLC. UisOneT offers fee-based asset management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management tailored by client-specific investment policies and risk profiles, utilizing a range of investment strategies and external resources.

Annuities
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Michael F

Series 65

Oklahoma City, OK

Trilogy Financial Solutions

Michael Freeman is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Trilogy Financial Solutions in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has 12 years of industry experience. He is also employed full-time by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, where he has worked since 1994, and owns Environmental Enforcement Training and Consulting LLC, providing enforcement training to government environmental agencies in the U.S. and Canada. Trilogy Financial Solutions offers investment advice and portfolio management focused on retirement planning, primarily through Individual Retirement Accounts. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy using mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing diversification across U.S. equities, international equities, and fixed-income securities, with services tailored to clients’ goals and time horizons.

General retirement planning Debt management
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Christopher M

Series 65

Oklahoma City, OK

Integrated Planning Strategies, LLC

Christopher Matteson is a financial advisor with Integrated Planning Strategies, LLC in Oklahoma City, holding a Series 65 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrated Planning Strategies since 2003 and also serves as a principal member of C & K Class A Services, LLC, a company transitioning from building management to life and health insurance sales. Matteson is a licensed life and health insurance agent. Integrated Planning Strategies, LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser providing personalized portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes individualized planning with documented investment policies and employs a range of strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as option techniques, while maintaining a small client base.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Matthew P

Series 63, Series 65

Edmond, OK

Esoteric Wealth Partners LLC

Matthew Palumbo is the managing member and sole advisor at Palumbo Capital Group, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at Bob Moore, Inc., Guidance Northwest Insurance, LLC, and Esoteric Wealth Partners LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as executive manager of operations at Bob Moore, Inc. and owns Palumbo Holdings, LLC. Palumbo Capital Group, LLC is a state-registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation and customized model portfolios, including a sub-advisory relationship with SEI Investment Management.

Income planning General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting
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