Joseph Buchy
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Reston, VA 20190
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
9 years
Joseph Buchy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing individuals, families, and business owners with customized, comprehensive wealth management solutions. He works to help clients articulate, plan, and achieve their unique financial goals by offering access to Merrill’s investment resources and the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Mr. Buchy has been in the financial services industry since 2015 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018. He specializes in areas including college education planning, wealth management for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and services tailored to sports and entertainment professionals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Science and Technology from James Madison University and a Master’s in Business Administration from George Mason University.
In addition to his professional work, Mr. Buchy is involved in community activities, including volunteering with the organization Love.Futbol. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, music, soccer, 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
11951 Freedom Dr
Reston, VA 20190
Texas · Virginia
Bank of AMerica, N.A.
2018 - Present (8 years)
Merrill
2018 - Present (8 years)
TRADEway Inc.
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
George Mason University, School of Business
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
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