Joseph Bowden
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Miami, FL 33131
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
18 years
Joseph Bowden is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services to families, companies, and institutional clients. He works closely with clients to consolidate, simplify, and enhance their financial strategies, addressing areas such as risk management, tax optimization, commercial and residential lending, and fiduciary services for company retirement plans and foundations.
With over 15 years of experience focused on investment and lending, including commercial loans at Bank of America, Mr. Bowden collaborates with the Private Bank’s Institutional Investments & Philanthropic Solutions group to tailor advice for endowments and 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. His expertise includes institutional and corporate benefit services, personal retirement planning, and the unique financial needs of the sports and entertainment industries. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA™). Mr. Bowden was named to the 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list.
Education credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree from Weber State University and a Master’s Degree from Florida International University. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and participates in community activities such as the Boy Scouts of America. Outside of work, Mr. Bowden enjoys boating, chess, hiking, music, racquetball, running, skiing, soccer, spending time with family, and watching movies.
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
701 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131
Florida · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2010 - Present (16 years)
Merrill
2010 - Present (16 years)
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