Rachael M Russell
Advisor at Merrill — Boulder, CO Walnut St
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
1 year
Location
Boulder, CO 80302
Merrill
Institution
Rachael Russell is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients from the Front Range region including Fort Collins and Boulder. She specializes in personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and women and wealth. Rachael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Duquesne University and a Master of Business Administration with a certificate in applied finance from Colorado State University. She is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Before entering financial advising, Rachael spent nearly a decade working in municipal government where she developed skills in creating strategic solutions for complex problems. Her approach centers on helping clients navigate retirement, charitable giving, legacy planning, and major life transitions. Rachael emphasizes that financial success is about enabling individuals and families to live freely, support important causes, and move confidently toward their futures.
Outside of her professional work, Rachael is active in the Northern Colorado community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Fort Collins Museum of Art and volunteers as a victim advocate with Fort Collins Police Services. She resides in Fort Collins with her husband, Trace, and enjoys outdoor activities such as ice climbing, cycling, paddleboarding, and hiking.
Based on Merrill
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Boulder, CO Walnut St
921 Walnut St, Ci Adp
Boulder CO 80302
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