Joshua M Swinson
Advisor at Merrill — Irvine, CA Spectrum Center Dr
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
15 years
Location
Irvine, CA 92618
Merrill
Institution
Joshua Swinson is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor for The SW Group & Associates, operating within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience assisting high-net-worth families and business owners with comprehensive financial needs. Joshua manages day-to-day client relationships to gain a thorough understanding of their financial lives and provides access to investment insights from Merrill Lynch and banking services from Bank of America.
His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Joshua follows a consultative approach, tailoring personalized financial strategies to align with each client's situation, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.
Joshua holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Big Bear High School. Residing in Laguna Beach, California, he volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club Laguna Beach. In his personal time, Joshua enjoys traveling, cooking, surfing, and spending time with his wife and two children.
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SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Irvine, CA Spectrum Center Dr
100 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine CA 92618
Advisors at this office
56
California · Texas
15 years of industry experience
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2013 - Present • 13 years
Corona Del Mar, CA
Merrill
1999 - Present • 27 years
Corona Del Mar, CA
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