John Stockard
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Erie, PA 16507
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
23 years
John Stockard is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the Senior Resident Director of the Erie office. John focuses on delivering personalized wealth management services for both individual and corporate clients.
With two decades of experience, John holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He specializes in areas such as retirement planning, investment strategy, legacy planning, and services for defined benefit and defined contribution plans. John develops customized financial strategies based on a disciplined investment process and a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial situation.
John earned his bachelor's degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Erie, serving as its president at one point, and actively supports local nonprofits, notably the United Way of Erie County.
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
510 Cranberry St
Erie, PA 16507
Pennsylvania · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2002 - Present (24 years)
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