Manuel Escobio
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Miami, FL 33131
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
28 years
Manuel Escobio is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, an elite division focused on serving the firm’s most affluent clients. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007, Manuel has advanced through roles including Financial Advisor, Managing Director, and International Private Wealth Advisor. He develops individualized investment plans tailored to each client’s financial needs and objectives, emphasizing a mindful approach to investing.
Prior to Merrill, Manuel held the position of Vice President and Country Manager for the International Private Division at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), where he led teams across Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Andean region. He served on BBVA’s management, investment strategy, and credit committees, and directed the integration of Bancomer’s offshore private banking business into BBVA’s platform. Manuel began his career advising private clients at Morgan Stanley.
Manuel holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a finance major from the University of Florida and an MBA with specialties in Finance and International Business from the University of Miami. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designee and holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 31, 63, 65, and 66. Fluent in English and Spanish, Manuel is active in the community through leadership with Pinecrest Premier Soccer Club and involvement with organizations such as Cradles and the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba.
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
701 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33131
Florida · Texas
Bank of America,N.A.
2012 - Present (14 years)
Merrill
2007 - Present (19 years)
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