John Attard
Advisor at Merrill — Austin, TX
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
31 years
Location
Austin, TX
Merrill
Institution
John Attard is a Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization, among other areas. He collaborates with families, entrepreneurs, and financial professionals to address the creation, management, and stewardship of wealth through personalized financial strategies geared toward clients’ long-term goals.
With over 30 years of experience in private banking, wealth management, and business consulting, John brings a broad perspective to his client relationships. He has held financial advisory roles at UBS and Citigroup and served more than 14 years as an active duty reservist in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 2006. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and accounting from Southern Illinois University and an MBA with honors in finance and economics from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. He has also earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation along with certifications in Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management.
John is a member of the Bank of America Military Support & Assistance Group (MSAG) and has been involved with the College of DuPage Foundation as a former board member. He is also a member of MenLiving. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, camping, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, writing, and yoga.
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Austin, TX
Austin TX
Advisors at this office
2
California · Illinois · Texas
31 years of industry experience
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2016 - Present • 10 years
Chicago, IL
Merrill
2015 - Present • 11 years
Chicago, IL
UBS Financial Services
2008 - 2015 • 7 years
Chicago, IL
Citigroup Global Markets
2003 - 2008 • 5 years
Chicago, IL
Banc One Securities Corporation
2002 - 2003 • 1 year
Chicago, IL
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