Philip Mccarthy II
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Palm Beach, FL
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
21 years
Philip Mccarthy is a Senior Financial Advisor based in the 200 Park Avenue office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in New York City. He specializes in delivering tailored advice and guidance on his clients' investments and financial needs throughout their careers and into retirement. His approach integrates Merrill Lynch investment research and Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions to formulate personalized wealth management strategies.
Philip's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, international wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law, an MBA from The University of Chicago, an AB from Cornell University, a high school diploma from Deerfield Academy, and a Grand Diplome from the French Culinary Institute. Philip is fluent in English and French.
Outside of his financial advisory role, Philip enjoys utilizing his professional culinary training by cooking for friends and family. He is active in the alumni networks of Deerfield Academy, Cornell University, Duke Law School, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His personal interests also include antiquing, gardening, genealogy, interior decorating, reading, tennis, watching movies, and spending time with his family.
Based on Merrill
$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)
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
Palm Beach, FL
Connecticut · Florida · New York
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2006 - Present (20 years)
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