Mary Beth Garrison

Advisor at Merrill — Hailey, ID

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

23 years

Location

Hailey, ID

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Mary Garrison is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on assisting clients in organizing multiple aspects of their wealth to help them pursue the goals that matter most. Mary works with a select group of high net worth families, corporate executives, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, providing focused attention, honest counsel, and trustworthiness.

She began her career in the financial services industry in 1981 and has over four decades of experience in investments, trust administration, and wealth management. Mary holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). She serves as a member of professional organizations including the CFA Institute, CFA Society of San Francisco, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the National Association of Plan Advisors.

Mary received her Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska System and a Master's degree in Finance from Boston College. Outside of her professional work, she is involved in community organizations such as the Cherie Blair Foundation Mentor program, Merrill's Women's Exchange Mentor program, National Charity League (Crystal Springs Chapter), and the Wood River Women's Foundation. Mary and her husband divide their time between Sausalito, California, and Sun Valley, Idaho, and enjoy spending time with their family hiking, skiing, scuba diving, and reading.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Divorce financial planning

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Women Professionals LGBTQIA Approaching retirement

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Hailey, ID

Hailey ID

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Idaho · Texas

Work history

23 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present • 17 years

San Francisco, CA

Merrill

2004 - Present • 22 years

San Francisco, CA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Steven S

Series 63, Series 65

Hailey, ID

Wood River Consulting

Steven Sundberg is the sole advisor at Wood River Consulting with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fidelity Investments and as a self-employed advisor prior to founding Wood River Consulting in 2018. Sundberg is also involved in venture capital and defense technology through his roles with Snake River Venture Partner and WYO-VC. Wood River Consulting is an independent, single-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting services, using model portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs that emphasize strategic asset allocation and long-term trading.

Wealth management Retired
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Lauren D

Series 63, Series 65

Hailey, ID

Davis Investment Group, Ltd.

Lauren Davis is the sole advisor at Davis Investment Group, Ltd., an independent firm based in Hailey, Idaho. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Davis has been with her firm since its founding in 1996. Davis Investment Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a fundamental-analysis approach with a long-term orientation, focusing on diversified portfolios that primarily use low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities when appropriate.

Wealth management
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Suzanne H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Ketchum, ID

Hazlett Wealth Management LLC

Suzanne Hazlett is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in financial advising. She is the principal of Hazlett Wealth Management LLC in Ketchum, ID, and previously worked at Raymond James under the same business name. Outside of finance, she owns Suzanne Hazlett Art, a fine art business. Hazlett Wealth Management provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, using both long- and short-term strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Annuities Private / alternative investments
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Peter M

Series 63, Series 65

Ketchum, ID

McRae Capital Management L.L.C.

Peter McRae is the sole advisor at McRae Capital Management L.L.C. in Ketchum, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has operated McRae Capital Management since 1998. McRae Capital Management is an independent advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, ERISA accounts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management along with retirement and estate planning, using institutional mutual funds and ETFs, and provides financial plans at no additional charge.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance
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Gregory L

Series 63

Sun Valley, ID

Gregory Lyle & Co.

Gregory Lyle is the sole advisor at Gregory Lyle & Co. in Sun Valley, ID, with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a legal background, serving as an attorney since 1977 and operating a tax preparation partnership. He is also president of Ballard Canal Company, Inc. The firm offers personalized investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. It focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term common equity investments in concentrated portfolios, managing approximately $192 million across a small client base.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Jason P

Series 65

Hailey, ID

Redpoint Investment Advisors

Jason Parrish is a financial advisor at Redpoint Investment Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Integrate, PayScale Inc, and SAP Concur. Redpoint Investment Advisors is an independent, state-registered firm serving individual clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management focused on domestic and international equities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach using proprietary financial models and provides regular performance reporting to clients.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Passive / index investing
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