John William Coon
Advisor at Merrill — Seal Beach, CA
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
17 years
Location
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Merrill
Institution
John Coon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he leverages the global resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America, N.A. to meet the complex financial needs of affluent clients. His client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, and Tax Minimization.
John has over fifteen years of experience in the financial services industry. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2018, he worked at Catalyst Funds, Lightstone Capital Markets, and Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and maintains Series 7, 24, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Additionally, he has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Born and raised in Newport Beach, John played volleyball at UCLA, where his teams won NCAA Division I titles in 1998 and 2000. He resides in Newport Beach with his wife and two children. John serves as an active board member of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys surfing, fishing, playing guitar and piano, and coaching his son's baseball team.
Based on Merrill
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Seal Beach, CA
3010 Old Ranch Pkwy
Seal Beach CA 90740
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17 years of industry experience
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