Michael Stevens
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
31 years
Michael Stevens is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the founding partner of The STN Group & Associates. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1994, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services. Prior to his career in finance, he served as an officer in the US Army overseas in Greece and Germany. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Master of Science in Business Administration from Boston University.
Michael specializes in developing and implementing tailored financial strategies for clients, including areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing. He is a Managing Director and holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise has been recognized through multiple industry accolades, including rankings on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" and Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists.
Active in his community, Michael was elected chair of the Albuquerque Economic Forum in 2024 and participates in various local charitable and business organizations. He resides in New Mexico with his wife and two daughters and enjoys activities such as traveling, hiking, hot yoga, biking, golfing, running, swimming, and spending time with his 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
2125 Louisiana Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87110
New Mexico · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1994 - Present (32 years)
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