Louis Vincent Farr
Advisor at Merrill — Chicago, IL N Wacker Dr
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Credentials
Series 65, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
29 years
Location
Chicago, IL 60606
Merrill
Institution
Louis Farr is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch, where he has worked since 1997. He leads The FSG Wealth Management Group, serving a diverse clientele including corporate executives, business owners, physicians, attorneys, retirees, and non-profits. Louis focuses on providing customized financial and retirement strategies by taking a dynamic and client-centered approach to managing wealth. His work involves close collaboration with specialists across Merrill and Bank of America, as well as clients' tax advisors and attorneys to ensure cohesive financial planning.
Louis holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Economics from The Ohio State University. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals and challenges to prioritize efforts and align investment strategies with their objectives, managing investment risk appropriately.
Beyond his professional activities, Louis resides in Chicago with his wife. He enjoys golfing, music—including playing piano and guitar—and spending time with his family.
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.
Chicago, IL N Wacker Dr
110 N Wacker Dr, Pbig Chicago Iv
Chicago IL 60606
Advisors at this office
485
Illinois · Texas
29 years of industry experience
bank of america, NA
2009 - Present • 17 years
Chicago, IL
Merrill
1997 - Present • 29 years
Chicago, IL
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