John Dozier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving affluent families and individuals with complex financial needs. He develops goals-based wealth strategies that align with clients' priorities, values, needs, and objectives.
John began his career in Merrill's Junior Executive Training (JET) Program within Asset Management. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, he worked on the institutional side of finance, creating derivative strategies for large hedge funds, endowments, pension funds, asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds. He has served as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. John has also taught in collaboration with the Yale School of Management’s Wealth Management Theory & Practice program.
Beyond his professional expertise, John is a member of The Anglers Club of Charlottesville and actively participates in community organizations including the Southern Environmental Law Center Leaders Council and The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia Advisory Board. He lives in Southern Albemarle with his wife and two sons and pursues personal interests such as fishing, skiing, and traveling.