Jon Damian Vaccarella

Advisor at Merrill — Fairfield, CT 1499 Post Rd

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

Fairfield, CT 06824

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Jon Vaccarella is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1988 as an intern and officially joined as a Sales Assistant in 1989. After completing the Merrill Lynch Financial Consultant Training Program in 1993, Jon developed financial strategies for families and businesses to help them achieve their short- and long-term goals. Over the years, he has advanced through roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Assistant Vice President, and Vice President.

Jon holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairfield University, as well as high school diplomas from Notre Dame and the University of Rhode Island. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Jon offers personalized investment strategies that may incorporate individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment solutions. He emphasizes a consultative approach that considers clients’ financial situations, preferences, and goals and addresses a broad range of topics such as retirement, estate planning, and philanthropy.

In addition to his advisory role, Jon serves on the board of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Bridgeport. He is a member of The Merrill Lynch Optimal Practice Management Faculty, providing national training on goals-based wealth management to peers. Jon and his family reside in Fairfield, where they enjoy skiing, golf, and martial arts. He holds black belts in both Chung Doo Kwan and Tang Soo Doo.

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

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Executive

Demographic focus

Women Professionals Divorced

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Commissions

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Location

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Fairfield, CT 1499 Post Rd

1499 Post Rd

Fairfield CT 06824

Advisors at this office

75

Most active in

Alabama · Connecticut · Texas

Work history

36 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.A.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Fairfield, CT

Merrill

1989 - Present • 37 years

Fairfield, CT

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Series 65

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Active portfolio management
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