Marvin Tsao
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Pasadena, CA 91101
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
2 years
Marvin J. Tsao is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the Pan Group in 2023. He collaborates closely with his mother, who has nearly 20 years of experience at the firm, servicing approximately 180 households, including businesses, family trusts, and pension plans. Marvin specializes in family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies, assisting clients with personalized financial approaches aimed at achieving their long-term goals.
Marvin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a specialization in American Industries from the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor. Before joining Merrill, he worked as a data scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, focusing on infrared observations and atmospheric analysis of Jupiter. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English and Chinese.
Outside of work, Marvin enjoys chess, reading, traveling, and staying current with market and economic trends. He is also an avid chess player. As a member of the Pan Group, he was named to the 2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list, reflecting their commitment to client service and professional excellence.
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
800 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
California · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
University of Michigan
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Merrill
2021 - 2021 (1 year)
Education Break
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Pasadena City College - Math Success Center
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Pasadena City College
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Arcadia High School.
2010 - 2019 (9 years)
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