Richard Baer
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
34 years
Richard Baer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads the Baer Group, a wealth management team providing tailored advice to individuals, families, and businesses. He focuses on integrating all aspects of clients' financial lives, developing personalized investment plans, and tracking performance based on a comprehensive financial strategy. His areas of expertise include portfolio management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and services for various client types including corporate executives and non-profits.
With a career in financial services beginning in 1988, Richard has over three decades of experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from George Washington University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. His approach emphasizes regular client contact and understanding clients' personal and financial circumstances to align portfolios with their goals.
Richard is involved in his community through board membership with Connecting a Caring Community and volunteering with Operation Gratitude. He resides in Calabasas with his family and enjoys golfing, hiking, softball, and spending time with them.
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
333 S Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90071
California · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
1997 - Present (29 years)
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