John Michael Swanson
Advisor at Merrill — Boston, MA 100 Federal St
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
13 years
Location
Boston, MA 02110
Merrill
Institution
John Swanson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Boston. He specializes in guiding high-net-worth clients through personalized, goals-based financial strategies that integrate Merrill's expansive investment insights and resources. John focuses on helping individuals simplify complex financial decisions, allowing them to concentrate on their personal and financial goals.
John's expertise encompasses a broad range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He began his career in 2010 on an institutional sales and trading desk before moving into wealth management in 2016.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina System and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, John enjoys football, golfing, and hunting, and lives with his wife and two young sons. He values face-to-face interaction and is committed to creating clarity and confidence for his clients across various market conditions.
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.
Boston, MA 100 Federal St
100 Federal St, Gwim Chief Investment Office (Cio)
Boston MA 02110
Advisors at this office
277
Connecticut · Texas
13 years of industry experience
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2017 - Present • 9 years
Boston, MA
Merrill
2016 - Present • 10 years
Boston, MA
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