Matthew Abbott
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Charlotte, NC 28210
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
10 years
Matthew Abbott is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides clients with wealth management and financial planning services. He began his career in wealth management in 2014 at a major insurance and investments broker dealer. Matthew earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2019 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in July 2023.
Matthew's practice focuses on holistic wealth planning with an emphasis on tax efficiency. He assists clients with a variety of financial needs including retirement planning, college education funding, investment strategy, employee benefits planning, business planning, insurance and risk management, tax minimization, estate planning, cash flow management, and debt management. His client base primarily includes bankers, attorneys, sales professionals, and small business owners, and he collaborates with a team of specialists to address diverse wealth planning requirements.
Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Matthew graduated from North Carolina State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He is involved in several professional organizations including the Charlotte Economic Club, Charlotte Sportsmen Club, Mecklenburg Young Republicans, NC State Alumni Association, NC State Wolfpack Club, and The Goodfellows Club. His community involvement includes participation with the Charlotte Rescue Mission and Samaritan's Feet. Matthew resides in the Dilworth neighborhood of Charlotte.
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
6000 Fairview Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
North Carolina
Bank Of America, N.a.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Northwestern Mutual Investment Management
2023 - 2023 (1 year)
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
2017 - 2023 (6 years)
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC
2015 - 2023 (8 years)
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE Insurance company
2014 - 2023 (9 years)
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