Joshua Holwerda
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Austin, TX 78701
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
3 years
Joshua Holwerda is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting business owners and individuals with comprehensive wealth management strategies. He focuses on areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Joshua works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and priorities, helping them navigate complex financial decisions with transparency and simplicity.
With expertise in exit planning, Joshua supports business owners—typically those with enterprises valued at $10 million or more—in preparing for the sale of their companies. His approach includes minimizing taxes, optimizing estate plans, and securing personal financial readiness for life after a business exit. He holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations and engages with clients to create resilient portfolios and long-term strategies that address volatility and help secure their financial futures.
Joshua earned his high school diploma from Gull Lake Community High School. He is involved with the Anti-Defamation League's Glass Leadership Institute and serves on the Congregation Beth Israel Brotherhood Committee. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys cooking, gardening, music, reading, rock climbing, skiing, and yoga.
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
607 W 3 Rd St
Austin, TX 78701
Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Thrivent Investment Management
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Thrivent Financial
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Guardian Life Insurance Company
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Unemployed
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
American Junkie
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
El Prez
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Beshock Ramen And Sake House
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Wokou Ramen And Yakitori
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Guardian Life Insurance - Pacific Advisors
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
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