Michael Padilla
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
13 years
Michael Padilla is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, individuals, and business owners to develop long-term financial strategies that integrate savings plans, financial goals, and business plans with retirement objectives. He serves as clients' primary point of contact and partners with a team of specialists to assist in various aspects of their financial lives.
Mike graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a minor in Business Management. His professional background includes owning and managing a home improvement company and working as a Personal Banker for Bank of America, where he helped clients with their checking, savings, and credit needs. He joined Merrill in 2012. Mike holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
He lives in Montgomery County with his wife and two children and is active in his church and community. Mike spent time living in Brazil from 2002 to 2004 and is fluent in Portuguese. Outside of work, he enjoys participating in sports such as flag football, camping, hiking, and is involved with the Boy Scouts of America.
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
11810 Grand Park Ave
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Maryland · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill
2010 - Present (16 years)
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