Mark M. Simmons II is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor in the Palm Beach, Florida office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized wealth management strategies that evolve with clients’ changing life circumstances to help pursue their financial goals. He works closely with clients and coordinates with their accountants and legal professionals to address tax law changes and estate planning considerations.
Mark brings nearly two decades of professional experience to his practice, having previously served as Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years. He also has experience with JP Morgan and an independent investment firm. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and serving clients in sports and entertainment sectors.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Resource Management from The Ohio State University. He has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife, Tomomi, and their two daughters. His personal interests include travel, automobiles, adventure sports, cooking, fishing, football, hiking, music, pickleball, and participating in church and community activities in the Palm Beach area.