Joseph Thomas Viola
Advisor at Merrill — Bala Cynwyd, PA Bala Plz
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
5 years
Location
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Merrill
Institution
Joseph Viola is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals and families develop confidence in their financial futures. He focuses on providing clear and personalized strategies across a range of financial areas including retirement planning, managing old 401(k) plans, education funding, and wealth preservation. Joseph works closely with professionals and executives at critical junctures such as role changes, promotions, and firm transitions, offering structured, objective guidance to navigate complex financial decisions deliberately.
His expertise encompasses executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Clients engage him for services that include reviewing and coordinating prior employer retirement plans, tax-aware investment strategies, portfolio construction, education planning, trust and estate planning coordination, and lending and banking considerations. Joseph emphasizes thorough coordination and thoughtful decision-making as clients' responsibilities and circumstances evolve.
Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from Temple University and professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.
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.
Bala Cynwyd, PA Bala Plz
2 Bala Plz, Ste 601
Bala Cynwyd PA 19004
Advisors at this office
34
Pennsylvania · Texas
5 years of industry experience
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2020 - Present • 6 years
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Merrill
2020 - Present • 6 years
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Temple University
2017 - 2019 • 2 years
Philadelphia, PA
IATSE Local 8
2014 - 2017 • 3 years
Philadelphia, PA
Community College of Philadelphia
2008 - 2017 • 9 years
Philadelphia, PA
Millie's Burgers, Steaks & Shakes, INC.
2006 - 2019 • 13 years
Philadelphia, PA
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