Jeffrey Rush is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill in Beverly Hills, California. He specializes in advising accomplished clientele, including high-net-worth individuals and families, particularly those involved in the entertainment and professional sports industries. He works closely with clients navigating significant life transitions such as marriage, divorce, career changes, and promotions. Jeff focuses on providing detailed strategies and dedicated service to advance his clients' distinctive financial priorities, offering expertise in cash management, income and asset preservation, sustainable and impact investing, retirement strategies, trust and estate planning through Bank of America Private Bank, philanthropy, and access to customized lending.
Jeff began his career in investing and wealth management in 1998 as an Investment Management Specialist with leading asset management firms. He joined Merrill in 2006 as a Director and later moved to Morgan Stanley, where he served as a Financial Advisor and Producing Branch Manager. In 2019, he returned to Merrill, connecting clients to a comprehensive suite of wealth management and banking opportunities. His professional credentials include FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, and 66 registrations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Jeff earned his bachelor's degree from Boston University, where he was captain of the men's swim team. Residing in Los Angeles, he is actively involved in community service, volunteering at his daughter's school and supporting nonprofit boards dedicated to financial empowerment and literacy in underserved communities. In 2020, he received Bank of America's Global Diversity & Inclusion Award and serves as vice chair of Bank of America's Black Business Council in Los Angeles. He enjoys spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.