Joshua Swinson
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
Irvine, CA 92618
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
15 years
Joshua Swinson is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Irvine, California. Since beginning his career with Merrill in 1997, he has held diverse roles across private banking, business banking, home financing, and team leadership, including serving as a Branch Manager. His extensive experience within the firm has strengthened his ability to connect clients with a comprehensive range of financial resources and services offered by Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Joshua focuses on building enduring relationships with clients and their families, helping them pursue their long-term financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies.
Joshua specializes in working with high-net-worth families, business owners, and corporate executives, offering expertise in areas such as retirement planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and wealth transfer. He places emphasis on managing concentrated stock and equity-based compensation with a tax-sensitive approach, as well as next-generation planning and charitable giving. Joshua holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Outside of his professional work, Joshua volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club in Laguna Beach. He resides in Laguna Beach, California, with his wife and four children. In his personal time, he enjoys activities including basketball, camping, cooking, hiking, and surfing. Joshua earned his high school diploma from Big Bear High School.
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
100 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
California · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill
1999 - Present (27 years)
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