Joseph Donald Wilson
Advisor at Merrill — Ocean City, MD
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
39 years
Location
Ocean City, MD 21842
Merrill
Institution
Joseph Wilson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and founder of The Wilson Group & Associates. He began his financial services career in 1999 with Salomon Smith Barney and joined Merrill in 2014 to better serve clients through a goals and advice-driven approach. In 2019, he established his own team to deliver personalized advice and enhance focus on sustainable investing.
Joseph specializes in working with affluent individuals and families, focusing on personal retirement planning, sustainable and impact investing, and guiding clients through life transitions. He holds the Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College.
Residing on Milwaukee's East Side, Joseph enjoys boating on Milwaukee's rivers and Lake Michigan, reading, and swimming. He is committed to putting clients' interests first and helping them align their investments with their values.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Ocean City, MD
11724 Ocean Gtwy
Ocean City MD 21842
Advisors at this office
12
District of Columbia · Maryland · Texas
39 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present • 17 years
Ocean City, MD
Merrill
1991 - Present • 35 years
Greenbelt, MD
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