Lee Yost
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Tampa, FL 33602
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
17 years
Lee Yost is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2008. He collaborates closely with clients across various industries to identify their unique goals and priorities, guiding them with thoughtful and strategic advice. Lee's approach focuses on not only providing financial services but also understanding significant changes in clients' lives, helping them anticipate and adjust to these changes in their financial strategies over time.
His expertise includes personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, college education planning, and retirement income. Lee supports clients in making informed decisions regarding retirement timing, spending sustainability, and wealth transfer. He regularly reviews clients' accounts and goals to ensure their retirement strategies remain aligned with their needs. Lee earned a Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Florida and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor174 (CRPC174) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. In recognition of his work, he was named to the Forbes/SHOOK "Americas Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2018 and Forbes "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2019.
Residing in Tampa with his wife Kimberly and their two children, Hayden and Jordan, Lee is involved in his community through the Kiwanis Club of Carrollwood and youth baseball programs. His personal interests include watching baseball, football, playing golf, spending time with family, and watching movies.
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
101 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602
Florida · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2008 - Present (18 years)
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