Paul Vannatta is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1997. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, credentials awarded by recognized industry boards. Paul graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Finance and also studied International Business and Economics at Cologne University in Germany.
Paul focuses on various client areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with his team and other trusted advisors to develop customized wealth management plans that take into account clients’ financial needs and objectives.
Outside of his professional work, Paul enjoys biking, boating, football, ice hockey, running, soccer, and volleyball. He resides with his family in Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.