Michael D'allaird
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
Wayne, PA 19087
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
27 years
Michael D'allaird is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of financial experience to his role. He began his career in 1998 at Morgan Stanley, advancing from the individual investor division to the institutional side in Manhattan. Following five years at Morgan Stanley, he spent an additional five years at Smith Barney, coordinating its high-net-worth division in Wilmington, Delaware, before joining Merrill in 2008. Michael is a Portfolio Manager who manages discretionary, personalized investment strategies incorporating individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies.
He serves a diverse client base including business owners, entrepreneurs, executives across various sectors, and families across more than 25 states. His approach emphasizes financial planning based on each client’s unique goals, situations, and values. Michael works closely with clients and their families to ensure aligned objectives and to navigate challenges that arise, fostering long-term client relationships. He is recognized by Forbes, having been named to their "Best in State Advisors" list for six consecutive years from 2019 through 2024.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys golfing, tennis, and traveling.
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
724 W Lancaster Ave
Wayne, PA 19087
California · Delaware · Florida · Pennsylvania · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2008 - Present (18 years)
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