Lori Lashaway
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Chicago, IL 60606
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
27 years
Lori Lashaway is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in working with first-generation wealth creators and individuals who have acquired wealth through significant life events. Lori focuses on guiding clients to enhance their understanding of finances, household budgeting, and the importance of comprehensive wealth planning.
With a professional background that includes several years in venture capital before joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, Lori brings extensive experience to her advisory role. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. Lori maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).
Lori’s personal experiences have informed her dedication to financial education, particularly for individuals who face sudden wealth or challenging transitions. Outside of her professional work, Lori enjoys playing golf with clients and her daughter at Inverness Country Club and traveling to warmer destinations to escape Chicago winters.
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
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Illinois · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1998 - Present (28 years)
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