Pablo Vela
Advisor at Merrill — Gainesville, FL 2850 NW 43rd St
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Credentials
Series 66, Series 63
Experience Industry experience
9 years
Location
Gainesville, FL 32606
Merrill
Institution
Pablo Vela is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He began his career at JPMorgan Chase, where he worked across Private Client Banking, Business Banking, Operations, and Management. He later served as an Account Manager for LATAM Financial Institutions within JPMorgan Corporate & Investment Bank, focusing on institutional clients and gaining expertise in global markets, risk management, capital allocation, and macroeconomic strategy.
Pablo advises individuals, families, and business owners on financial decisions related to investment strategy, retirement planning, liquidity events, business transitions, and multigenerational wealth management. His approach emphasizes building long-term relationships and providing guidance tailored to clients' goals and values. He holds an MBA from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of South Florida. Pablo is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Pablo enjoys activities such as billiards, boating, cooking, drawing and sketching, hiking, running, scuba diving, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.
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.
Gainesville, FL 2850 NW 43rd St
2850 NW 43rd St
Gainesville FL 32606
Advisors at this office
19
Florida · Texas
9 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2023 - Present • 3 years
Gainesville, FL
Merrill
2023 - Present • 3 years
Gainesville, FL
JPMorgan Securities LLC
2016 - 2023 • 7 years
Tampa, FL
JPMorgan Chase
2009 - 2023 • 14 years
Tampa, FL
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