Philip E Zimmerman

Advisor at Merrill — Ocean View, DE

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Experience

38 years

Location

Ocean View, DE

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Philip Zimmerman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2005. He brings over 30 years of experience in working with C-Suite executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and retirement plan sponsors. Phil focuses on developing and implementing personalized financial strategies that address areas such as retirement planning, tax-efficient inter-generational wealth transfer, managing stock options and restricted shares, and maximizing tax deferral. Additionally, he assists retirement plan sponsors in optimizing plan design, offering fiduciary support, and promoting financial wellness and retirement readiness for participants.

Phil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from New York University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Phil has contributed to the community as a platelet donor for the American Red Cross and has volunteered with Bunker Labs as a former City Community Leader. He has also served on the board of the Delaware County Estate Planning Council. Phil enjoys cooking, golfing, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Client services

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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

General retirement planning Wealth management Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional

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Commissions

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Location

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Ocean View, DE

Ocean View DE

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut · Delaware · Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Wayne, PA

Merrill

2005 - Present • 21 years

Wayne, PA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy
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Kevin O

CFP®

Rehoboth Beach, DE

O'H Capital LLC

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Wealth management
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Nicholas S

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Millville, DE

Breakwater Wealth Management

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Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Michael L

Series 63, Series 66

Bethany Beach, DE

Loftus Wealth Strategies

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Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Glen H

Series 63, Series 65

Millsboro, DE

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General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Benjamin W

Series 63, Series 65

Ocean View, DE

D/W Financial Consultants LLC

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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