Melissa Sablan
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
New York, NY 10036
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
18 years
Melissa Sablan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2007 following 12 years with the Guam Economic Development Authority, where she supported local business initiatives through government programs. Melissa’s professional background also includes experience with an engineering firm and collaboration in launching an environmental services company. She serves a diverse clientele comprising business owners, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families.
Melissa’s expertise lies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management, and investment consulting for various organizations. She emphasizes financial education, guiding clients to anticipate future financial needs and helping them develop investment strategies aimed at achieving their goals while preserving accumulated wealth. She leverages resources from Merrill and Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial solutions.
Melissa holds a high school diploma from the Academy of Our Lady of Guam and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). With strong ties to Guam, she is involved in community initiatives such as the annual St. Fidelis Friary Christmas Village and organizing a medical mission to the island of Rota. Her personal interests include boating, fishing, cooking, genealogy, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
Georgia · Texas
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
MERRILL LYNCH
2007 - Present (19 years)
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