Lisa Germain
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
Syracuse, NY 13202
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
34 years
Lisa Germain is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she manages discretionary investment strategies tailored to the unique needs of her clients, selecting from a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. She serves a diverse clientele, including active and retired high-net-worth individuals, with a focus on areas such as LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Lisa holds a Bachelor's degree from Alfred University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. She has also completed advanced industry training at the Johnson School of Management at Cornell University. In addition, she holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Lisa is involved in community and professional development initiatives. She serves on the leadership committee of the Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange, where she oversees the Mentor Program connecting mentors and mentees within the firm. She is also active in philanthropic efforts including the Upstate Foundation and The CNY Community Foundation. Lisa enjoys adventure sports, boating, golfing, painting, and traveling.
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
205 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13202
New York · Texas
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1991 - Present (35 years)
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