Neal Jenkins is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served clients for over 40 years. He specializes in college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Neal helps clients develop personalized financial strategies, often managing portfolios on a discretionary basis that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He works in partnership with a team of specialists to provide comprehensive advice and guidance.
Neal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Business Economics from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and has completed executive training at the Wharton School of Business. He earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Neal’s approach focuses on establishing clear financial objectives through understanding clients’ goals, conducting regular reviews, and adjusting strategies as needed.
A native of Pasadena, Neal currently resides in San Marino with his wife, Helene, and their four children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys spending time with his family, golf, running marathons, music, traveling, and watching movies.