Massi Fazel
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Lisle, IL 60532
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
5 years
Massi Fazel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. Specializing in areas such as investment management, retirement planning, tax optimization, and wealth preservation, Massi focuses on helping clients pursue objectives including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement income. Her approach emphasizes understanding each client’s individual priorities to create custom portfolio solutions that align with their long-term aspirations.
Massi holds a Master’s degree in Business Analytics from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Missouri State University. She also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in English and Persian, she combines her academic background with a commitment to continuous learning to provide clients with informed, customized financial advice.
Outside of her professional work, Massi enjoys activities such as boxing, interior decorating, music, running, yoga, and traveling. She values spending time with her family, which includes her husband, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and their daughter. Her personal experiences and dedication inform her philosophy of uncovering what matters most to each family in order to help create effective financial strategies.
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
3333 Warrenville Rd
Lisle, IL 60532
Illinois · Texas
Bank of America N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Edward Jones
2020 - 2023 (3 years)
Huntington Bank
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Art Van Furniture
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
Ashley Furniture
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Texas A&M University - Commerce
2016 - 2019 (3 years)
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