Joanna Sims
Advisor at Merrill — Miami, FL Brickell Ave
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
25 years
Location
Miami, FL 33131
Merrill
Institution
Joanna Sims is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2005. With over 25 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Joanna works closely with both domestic and international clients. She focuses on developing new and existing client relationships by providing advice and guidance on wealth management and estate planning services, as well as access to insurance, banking, and lending services through Bank of America, N.A.
Joanna earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Florida and holds an MBA with a specialization in international finance from Florida International University. She carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is proficient in Spanish, French, and English. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Joanna is involved with community organizations such as Camillus House, Lotus House Women's Shelter, and Women's Exchange-Miami. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, hiking, music, photography, scuba diving, swimming, traveling, and yoga.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Miami, FL Brickell Ave
701 Brickell Ave, Pbig Florida Pwm Brickell
Miami FL 33131
Advisors at this office
229
Florida · Texas
25 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Miami, FL
Merrill
2005 - Present • 21 years
Miami, FL
Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc.
2003 - 2005 • 2 years
Miami, FL
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