Michael B Works
Advisor at Merrill — Clearwater, FL Us Highway 19 N
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
30 years
Location
Clearwater, FL 33761
Merrill
Institution
Michael Works is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Carlson Group, a goals-based wealth management team. He began working with Merrill Lynch in 1996, focusing on portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives, including legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He also works with corporate retirement plans, customized lending, trust and estate planning, and wealth transfer strategies.
Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri and holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. in 2002. He is also a United States Marine veteran, a title he earned in 1983.
He lives in Odessa, Florida, with his wife of over 30 years and their two children. In his spare time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, following his favorite sports teams, and playing golf.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Clearwater, FL Us Highway 19 N
26301 Us Highway 19 N
Clearwater FL 33761
Advisors at this office
25
Florida · Texas
30 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Clearwater, FL
Merrill
2009 - Present • 17 years
Tampa, FL
Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc.
2004 - 2009 • 5 years
Tampa, FL
Merrill
1996 - 2004 • 8 years
Clearwater, FL
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