Joseph Somers
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
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Credentials
CFP®, Series 66
Industry experience
27 years
Joseph Somers is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1997. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning, aiming to design financial approaches aligned with client goals. Joseph holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Joseph graduated with a Bachelor's degree in finance and a minor in economics from the University of Delaware. He has played a key role in shifting client interactions from transactional to holistic financial planning, particularly during economic recessions and global crises. His commitment to ongoing education and a disciplined approach to wealth management supports his work with individuals and families to evolve strategies based on changing markets and life priorities.
Residing in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Joseph is active in his community as a board member of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, a member of the Rotary Club of Somers Point, and a volunteer on his church's finance committee. He lives with his wife and two children and enjoys recreational activities such as hiking, pickleball, skiing, 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
3100 Hingston Ave
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Florida · New Jersey · Texas · Utah
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1997 - Present (29 years)
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