John Moran II
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
3 years
John Moran is a Financial Advisor and Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a resource to business owners, executives, and wealthy families, assisting them in navigating complex financial situations to achieve their financial goals. His expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income.
John's approach involves understanding clients' priorities through thoughtful conversations, followed by designing and implementing personalized financial plans. He and his team provide a comprehensive experience that covers family wealth planning, tailored investment strategies, retirement and cash flow planning, tax-aware investing, legacy planning, banking, lending, and charitable giving strategies.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John is involved with the Brother Rice High School Alumni Association and the Michigan State University Alumni Association. His community involvement includes contributions to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Outside of work, John enjoys basketball, boating, fishing, football, pickleball, swimming, and spending time with his family.
Based on Merrill
$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)
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
39577 Woodward Ave
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Michigan · Texas
Bank of America N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Equitable Advisors
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Unemployed
2022 - 2022 (1 year)
Quicken Loans
2021 - 2021 (1 year)
Quicken Loans
2020 - 2020 (1 year)
Birmingham Athletic Club
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
Michigan State University
2018 - 2022 (4 years)
Birmingham Athletic Club
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
Brother Rice High School
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Unemployed
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
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