Patrick Buettner

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Estero, FL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Industry experience

39 years

About

Patrick Buettner is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He operates out of the Williamsville, NY office, where he serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor. Patrick also functions as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies.

Patrick has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, beginning his career as a Financial Advisor in 1988. He has held roles such as Associate Vice President, Vice President of Investments, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Portfolio Manager in various firms, including Dean Witter and Advest prior to their acquisition by Merrill Lynch. His expertise includes developing financial strategies and advice for individuals, families, and businesses, with a focus on retirement planning.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Canisius College and has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patrick has also participated in the Harvard Institute during his time at Advest. Committed to community service, he has been actively involved in local organizations and was recognized with the Paul Harris Award during his tenure as President of the Amherst North Rotary. Patrick resides in Clarence, NY with his wife and three sons.

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

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Income planning Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Attorney Doctor or Medical Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics Professional Athlete

Demographic focus

Retired Young Families Parents

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Percentage

$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)

Other

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

Location

Estero, FL

Most active in

Connecticut · Florida · New Jersey · New York · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America,Na

2009 - Present (17 years)

Merrill

2006 - Present (20 years)

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