Matthew Thorndyke
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Chicago, IL 60606
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
< 1 year
Matthew Thorndyke is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Chicago office. He provides families, individuals, and corporations with comprehensive and customized financial planning strategies, focusing on a family-office style approach. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income.
Before joining Merrill in 2025, Matthew worked in management consulting where he collaborated with clients across various industries to address complex business challenges. This experience developed his abilities in strategic analysis, effective communication, and delivering tailored solutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Matthew has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Matthew is originally from the Chicago suburbs. Outside of his professional career, he engages in adventure sports including golfing, skiing, traveling, boating, football, hunting, pickleball, scuba diving, and watching movies. He also participates in community activities such as Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).
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
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Illinois · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2025 - Present (1 year)
Merrill
2025 - Present (1 year)
The Cambridge Group - part of PA Consulting
2022 - 2025 (3 years)
Unemployed
2022 - 2022 (1 year)
Bank of America
2021 - 2021 (1 year)
MBA Student at the University of Notre Dame
2020 - 2022 (2 years)
Starcom
2016 - 2020 (4 years)
Delta Air Lines
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
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