Jill Spatola

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

27 years

About

Jill Spatola is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on providing consistent performance, personalized guidance, and strategic portfolio tracking. Jill acts as the quarterback for her clients' Wealth Management Plans, collaborating closely with clients' attorneys, CPAs, and Medicare specialists to ensure all aspects of their financial plans are aligned.

Her areas of expertise include managing personal and corporate retirement plans, income planning, personal wealth analysis, corporate actions, and small to mid-size company retirement plans and employee education workshops. She serves as a financial advisor for the retirement planning needs of real estate professionals and works with clients on a range of services such as legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income.

Jill graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1996 and completed additional coursework through Bryant University. She holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jill is actively involved in her community, coaching for Girls on the Run, serving on the board for Animal Welfare of Charlotte County, and participating in organizations such as Women United of Charlotte County, Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, and Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce. She previously served on the Board of Directors for School on Wheels of Massachusetts for seven years.

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

Wealth management Income planning General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Medicare planning

Occupation focus

Real Estate Professional

Demographic focus

Women Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated

Location

1190 W Marion Ave

Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Most active in

Connecticut · Florida

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2011 - Present (15 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith

2007 - Present (19 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

Deb M

CFP®, CPA

Punta Gorda, FL

WorthyNest LLC

As a faith-filled parent, you want to make smart financial decisions that reflect your values, honor your priorities, and provide a secure foundation for your family. At WorthyNest®, I help parents like you bring clarity and confidence to finances so you can focus on what matters most. My love for personal finance started early—I was a middle schooler flipping through Money Magazine for fun. That passion led me to earn an accounting degree from Saint Louis University and spend years working with families at Deloitte Tax and Matter Family Office before founding WorthyNest®. Professionally, I’ve also written Redefining Family Wealth and launched the Beyond Budgets® podcast to help others approach financial stewardship with intention. On a personal level, my husband Bryan and I are raising three boys, which means I deeply understand the balancing act parents face when managing family life and finances. With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping parents like you align your finances with values through holistic financial planning and investing. Together, we’ll create a plan to meet today’s challenges while building a brighter future for your family.

Family Business Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Christian Faith Based Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Edward E

Series 65

Port Charlotte, FL

Elm Tree Capital Management LLC

Edward Evanouskas is a financial advisor at Elm Tree Capital Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Elm Tree Capital Management and Key Corp. since 2010. Elm Tree Capital Management is a boutique discretionary investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private investment funds. The firm focuses on income generation and capital preservation through a buy-and-hold strategy centered on dividend-paying equities, fixed-income securities, ETFs, and mutual funds, supported by fundamental and proprietary credit analysis.

Income planning Wealth management
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Henry T

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Punta Gorda, FL

Veritas

Henry Tebben is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Veritas, a firm he has been associated with since 2015, and has also worked with Princor and Principal Life since 2004. Veritas is a boutique, fee-only registered investment adviser that primarily serves qualified retirement plans for corporations, not-for-profits, foundations, trusts, and municipalities, as well as individual clients. The firm employs a risk-aware, long-term investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a combination of active and passive strategies, and it offers services ranging from plan design to ongoing monitoring and manager oversight.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement withdrawal strategies Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Gw K

Series 63, Series 65

North Port, FL

King Retirement Solutions, LLC

Gw King is the principal of King Retirement Solutions, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in North Port, Florida. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to founding King Retirement Solutions in 2018, he worked at Brokers Financial and Brokers International Financial Services, LLC, and has operated as a sole proprietor since 1989. Outside of financial advising, he currently operates Dancing Moon Travel, a travel agency. King Retirement Solutions primarily serves individual clients as well as business and high-net-worth clients, offering financial planning, insurance reviews, and life-insurance analyses. The firm arranges asset management through third-party managers and operates mainly on a non-discretionary basis, monitoring manager performance and utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Christopher K

CFA®

Port Charlotte, FL

R.W. Roge & Company, Inc

Christopher Kehoe is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc. and has prior experience at Masonry Capital Management, Value Advisors LLC, and Berens Capital Management LLC. R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc. is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining strategic asset allocation with bottom-up equity selection through its proprietary ResearchEdge due-diligence process.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Executive HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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David H

Series 63, Series 65

Port Charlotte, FL

Lci Advisors

David Hogan is a financial advisor at LCI Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Lewis & Clark Advisors since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. LCI Advisors is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $57.8 million for about 50 clients, primarily individuals, trusts, and qualified plans. The firm employs a disciplined, value-based investment process and offers a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, options writing, and customized managed accounts.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management
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