Jeffrey D Bowles

Advisor at Merrill — Fort Myers, FL

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

21 years

Location

Fort Myers, FL

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,588

Across 3,189 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Jeffrey Bowles is a Senior Financial Advisor and a partner on the JB Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a background that includes 20 years of business ownership and experience since joining Merrill in 2005, he provides financial strategies focused on retirement planning, estate planning, divorce transition planning, and small business strategies. Jeff holds professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).

Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a BBA in Economics and played hockey there for two years. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized investment strategies designed around clients' individual risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. His approach involves developing long-term relationships by delivering professional advice tailored to each client’s unique situation.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff is involved in community organizations including Pilots for Paws and EAA Air Venture, where he serves as a volunteer. He enjoys boating, ice hockey, photography, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with family. Based in Wisconsin, he shares time between Fitchburg, WI, and Ft. Myers, FL.

Client services

Based on Merrill

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

General retirement planning Divorce financial planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement Divorced Mid-Career Professionals

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers FL

Advisors at this office

3

Most active in

Florida · Indiana · Texas · Wisconsin

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Madison, WI

Merrill

2005 - Present • 21 years

Madison, WI

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Series 66

Fort Myers, FL

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Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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CFP®, Series 63

Cape Coral, FL

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Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting
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Sven L

Series 65

Fort Myers, FL

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Brian M

Series 66

Fort Myers, FL

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Options & derivatives strategies College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning
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