John Patrick Mclaughlin
Advisor at Merrill — Juno Beach, FL
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
43 years
Location
Juno Beach, FL
Merrill
Institution
John Mclaughlin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. With over thirty years of experience, John focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals and families, providing retirement planning services, wealth accumulation, and wealth distribution tailored to their lifestyle and legacy objectives. He also assists corporations in selecting retirement platforms and investment line-up menus for their employees.
John’s approach to financial advising emphasizes a thorough understanding of each client as an individual and investor. He evaluates clients’ lifestyles, risk tolerance, family structures, and long-term goals to develop personalized wealth management strategies. He carefully analyzes investment options and potential risks, presenting clear recommendations to help clients comprehend complex investment models before implementation. Having advised clients through multiple economic cycles, John applies his firsthand experience to guide clients toward informed decisions across varying market conditions.
John earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maryland. He resides in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife, Caroline, and their pet beagle, Cooper. Outside of his professional responsibilities, John volunteers at charitable golf tournaments in his community.
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.
Juno Beach, FL
Juno Beach FL
Advisors at this office
2
Florida · Maryland · Texas
43 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, N.a.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Rockville, MD
Merrill
2010 - Present • 16 years
Rockville, MD
Johnston, Lemon & Co. Inc.
2007 - 2010 • 3 years
Washington, DC
Johnston Lemon Asset Management Inc
1996 - 2010 • 14 years
Washington, DC
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