Maxie T Causey

Advisor at Merrill — Ruston, LA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

21 years

Location

Ruston, LA

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,446

Across 3,113 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Maxie Causey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2004. He focuses on providing tailored financial strategies to clients with sophisticated needs, helping them address a range of objectives including legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Maxie works closely with clients to understand their individual priorities and develop thoughtful approaches to wealth management that consider multiple goals such as income generation, wealth transfer, long-term care planning, strategic lending, and business monetization.

Maxie earned both his bachelor's degree and MBA from Louisiana Tech University, graduating Magna Cum Laude and participating as a four-year letter-winner in football. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Drawing on his athletic background, he values teamwork and resilience, qualities he incorporates into his advisory practice. Maxie is active in his church, where he leads a small group, and he volunteers by coaching his son's athletic teams. He also enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and supporting his daughter at singing competitions.

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

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business exit / sale strategy Business ownership considerations Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Doctor or Medical Professional Professional Athlete

Demographic focus

Established Professionals Approaching retirement Parents Intergenerational Families

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Commissions

Commissions charged by executing broker-dealers on certain foreign securities and dealer spreads on step-out trades; client pays these in addition to Account Fees.

Location

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Ruston, LA

Ruston LA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Louisiana · Mississippi · Texas

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Shreveport, LA

Merrill

2004 - Present • 22 years

Shreveport, LA

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