Michael V Porco

Advisor at Merrill — Providence, RI 1 Financial Plaza

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 66, Series 63

Experience

25 years

Location

Providence, RI 02903

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,562

Across 3,152 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Michael Porco is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works collaboratively with clients to develop tailored financial plans that address key areas such as wills and trusts, insurance, retirement, taxes, and investments. His approach emphasizes clear communication and ongoing review to ensure that financial strategies align with clients' evolving goals and circumstances.

With more than 27 years of experience in wealth management, Michael focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Clark University.

Outside of his professional role, Michael is married and has two daughters. His personal interests include boating, bowling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family.

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

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Life insurance needs analysis College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management

Occupation focus

Financial Professional

Demographic focus

Parents Established Professionals

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Providence, RI 1 Financial Plaza

1 Financial Plaza

Providence RI 02903

Advisors at this office

102

Most active in

Rhode Island

Work history

25 years of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Providence, RI

Merrill

2026 - Present • 1 year

Providence, RI

UnEMPLOYED

2026 - 2026 • 1 year

Bristol, RI

FIDELITY INVESTMENTs

2025 - 2025 • 1 year

Smithfield, RI

UnEMPLOYED

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Bristol, RI

Park Avenue Securities/Guardian Life Insurance

2021 - 2024 • 3 years

New York, NY

FIDELITY INVESTMENTs

2000 - 2021 • 21 years

Smithfield, RI

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Joy L

Series 65

Barrington, RI

Connective Wealth Partners, LLC

Joy Liu is a financial advisor with Connective Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at FG Advisory Services, LLC and The Financial Gym, where she spent eight years. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory that provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment approach with a long-term orientation and manages diversified portfolios including ETFs, equities, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments
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Jonathan K

Series 66, Series 65

Providence, RI

Efficient Capital Strategies, LLC

Jonathan Kuczmarski is the sole advisor at Efficient Capital Strategies, LLC in Providence, Rhode Island. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, including 10 years with his current firm. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains an active real estate salesperson license and dedicates part of his week to real estate activities. Efficient Capital Strategies provides customized, goals-based financial planning and portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach primarily based on fundamental analysis, complemented by technical analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Kurt J

Series 63, Series 65

Barrington, RI

Income Associates

Kurt Jamiel is the principal advisor at Income Associates, an independent firm based in Barrington, RI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Summit Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Quiet Keeper LLC, a sales and service business. Income Associates provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm emphasizes client-specific, discretionary investment strategies using a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, often implementing third-party model portfolios and sub-advisors while offering ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Francis H

Series 63

Warwick, RI

Hacket Asset Management, Inc.

Francis Hacket is the sole advisor at Hacket Asset Management, Inc. in Warwick, RI, holding a Series 63 designation with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Hacket Asset Management since 1991. Hacket Asset Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, managing approximately $12.5 million across about 20 client relationships. The firm employs a discretionary, client-specific approach with periodic portfolio reviews and documented trading and oversight practices.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Stacie S

CFP®

North Attleboro, MA

Lechner Associates

Stacie Skryz is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Lechner Associates since 2014. She is based in North Attleboro, MA, and focuses on comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. Lechner Associates is an independent, fee-only firm that serves approximately 125 clients with $94 million in assets under management. The firm provides non-discretionary portfolio management tailored through fundamental analysis and retirement modeling, offering both ongoing wealth management and hourly financial consultation services.

Cash flow / budgeting Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP)
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Steven A

CFP®

Swansea, MA

GrowthFocus Wealth Management LLC

Steven Antunes is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is the sole advisor at GrowthFocus Wealth Management LLC in Swansea, MA, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes positions at CITIZENS Bank and SK Wealth Management, LLC. GrowthFocus Wealth Management is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach using primarily low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolios customized to client goals and risk tolerance.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management
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