John Gomez

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Duluth, GA 30097

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Industry experience

18 years

About

John Gomez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in advising executives, entrepreneurs, and families. With over 20 years of experience across banking, insurance, and wealth management, he assists clients in making clear and disciplined financial decisions, particularly during complex or transitional moments.

John’s expertise includes college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He helps clients navigate sophisticated financial situations involving multiple accounts, evolving compensation structures, and critical timing considerations by providing structured and thoughtful guidance.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baruch College and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). John is involved with professional and community organizations such as Cross Pointe Church, Latin American Association, Latino Leadership Alliance, and NSHMBA. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

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

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business exit / sale strategy Family Business General retirement planning Wealth management

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement Established Professionals Women Business Owners

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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

2170 Satellite Blvd

Duluth, GA 30097

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2017 - Present (9 years)

Merrill

2017 - Present (9 years)

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Wells FArgo Bank NA

2012 - 2017 (5 years)

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.

2012 - 2016 (4 years)

Disclosures

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