Patrick Sears

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Ocean City, MD 21842

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

9 years

About

Patrick Sears is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Truitt Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2016. He collaborates closely with clients to develop a comprehensive understanding of their individual situations, helping them make informed financial decisions aligned with their goals. Patrick contributes to business development within the team and seeks continual improvements in client service by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on performance and financial adjustments.

Born and raised in Maryland, Patrick earned his Bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He specializes in areas such as college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement income strategies.

Patrick resides in Bishopville, Maryland, and is a member of Glen Riddle Golf Club in Berlin. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, football, golfing, surfing, and traveling.

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

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Planning for children with special needs Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Merrill

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Merrill

Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Fee options

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

11724 Ocean Gtwy

Ocean City, MD 21842

Most active in

Maryland · Texas

Work history

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2016 - Present (10 years)

Merrill

2016 - Present (10 years)

Disclosures

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