Lawrence Paul Shields
Advisor at Merrill — Southampton, NY Hampton Rd
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
31 years
Location
Southampton, NY 11968
Merrill
Institution
Lawrence Shields is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1980 and brings extensive experience in assisting clients with personalized wealth management strategies. Lawrence and his team emphasize a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that starts with listening carefully to clients in order to understand their specific goals and develop informed financial strategies.
Lawrence’s areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income solutions. He also works with clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Lawrence holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University as well as an MBA from Pace University.
Outside of his professional work, Lawrence enjoys golfing, swimming, tennis, and writing. He commits to working one-on-one with clients to create personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals.
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.
Southampton, NY Hampton Rd
57 Hampton Rd
Southampton NY 11968
Advisors at this office
13
Connecticut · Florida · New York · Texas
31 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, N.A.
2017 - Present • 9 years
New York, NY
Merrill
2016 - Present • 10 years
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association
2015 - 2016 • 1 year
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
2009 - 2016 • 7 years
New York, NY
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