Jennifer L Sordyl

Advisor at Merrill — Dearborn, MI Town Center Dr

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

13 years

Location

Dearborn, MI 48126

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Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,098 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Jennifer Sordyl is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ long-term financial goals. She works closely with clients across various focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and women and wealth initiatives. Jennifer employs a goals-based wealth management process to develop, implement, and review retirement planning strategies tailored to individual client needs.

Jennifer joined Merrill in 2009 following her graduation from Central Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations, embracing the Merrill tradition of community participation. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys hiking, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family. She resides in downtown Detroit, where she explores the city and its dining scene.

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 Retirement income strategy Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Demographic focus

Women Professionals

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Commissions

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Location

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Dearborn, MI Town Center Dr

290 Town Center Dr

Dearborn MI 48126

Advisors at this office

29

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

13 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.A.

2014 - Present • 12 years

Dearborn, MI

Merrill

2009 - Present • 17 years

Dearborn, MI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Louis B

Series 63

Farmington, MI

J.P. Morgan Securities

Louis Bader is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Frank C

Series 65

Detroit, MI

Jamerson-Crosby Investment Advisors LLC

Frank Crosby is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Jamerson-Crosby Investment Advisors LLC in Detroit, MI, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He concurrently works as a full-time research scientist at the U.S. Department of Defense's Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City, Florida. Jamerson-Crosby Investment Advisors LLC offers investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a quantitative and economic analysis-driven investment process, combining long-term asset allocation with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and provides free services to nonprofit charitable organizations.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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David U

Series 66

Berkley, MI

Underhill Investments, LLC

David Underhill is the sole advisor at Underhill Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Berkley, MI. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of experience in investment advisory services. In addition to his financial advisory work, Mr. Underhill is a licensed attorney providing estate planning services and a licensed insurance agent offering fixed annuities, life, and long-term care insurance. Underhill Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and co-advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporating long- and short-term positions and option strategies tailored to each client’s Investment Policy Statement.

ESG / Sustainable investing
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Robert B

Series 66

Northville, MI

Physicians' Financial L.C.

Robert Boutin is a financial advisor at Physicians' Financial L.C. in Northville, MI, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Physicians' Financial L.C. and Midwest Financial Education L.C. since 2011. Physicians' Financial L.C. provides personal wealth planning primarily for medical professionals, combining investment management with income tax planning, life and disability insurance, and financial counseling. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach using diversified, risk-based model portfolios and offers a combination of advisory, insurance, and tax services within a single practice.

General tax planning Wealth management Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional
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Jason M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Southgate, MI

Worldwide Capital Advisors, LLC

Jason Mcelroy is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is the principal advisor at Worldwide Capital Advisors, LLC. He has been with Worldwide Capital Advisors since 2012 and also operates Downriver Income Tax, a tax preparation and accounting business he founded. Worldwide Capital Advisors provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm develops customized investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerances and offers comprehensive to topic-specific financial planning.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management
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Richard G

Series 65

Farmington Hills, MI

GilliKin Advisors Limited

Richard Gillikin is the sole advisor at GilliKin Advisors Limited in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 65 credential with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has also served as President and CPA at Gillikin & Associates, CPA, PC since 1982. Outside of advisory work, he manages Timber Ridge Associates, Inc., an office building management and leasing business. GilliKin Advisors Limited provides personalized, non-discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to a small group of individual clients. The firm integrates investment guidance with tax and accounting considerations through its affiliation with an established CPA practice.

Tax strategies for small businesses
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