Richard Carlisle Breitenecker

Advisor at Merrill — Chicago, IL N Wacker Dr

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

27 years

Location

Chicago, IL 60606

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Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,099 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Richard Breitenecker is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He works with families and individuals to support their wealth growth and management, focusing on delivering personalized strategies that align with their unique ambitions.

His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Richard collaborates closely with clients to define their financial goals and develops tailored portfolio strategies that adapt as their situations evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Richard earned a Bachelor's degree from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is active in several professional organizations, including the Duke University Chicago Alumni Club, the Security Traders Association of Chicago, and the University of Chicago Booth Alumni Club. His community involvement includes participation with Chicago Blues Lacrosse, Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association, Lakeshore Lacrosse Club, and Paws Chicago. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, golfing, music, pickleball, racquetball, skiing, surfing, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Client services

Based on Merrill

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

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Retirement income strategy Income planning Debt management

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Commissions

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Location

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Chicago, IL N Wacker Dr

110 N Wacker Dr, Pbig Chicago Iv

Chicago IL 60606

Advisors at this office

486

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

27 years of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Chicago, IL

Merrill

2024 - Present • 2 years

Chicago, IL

Gap in Employment

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Chicago, IL

StoneX Financial Inc.

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

Chicago, IL

Stonex Group Inc.

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

New York, NY

Mkm Partners Llc

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Stamford, CT

Jonestrading

2009 - 2017 • 8 years

Chicago, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Vincent D

CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

RISE Investment Management, LLC

Vincent DeCrow is a financial advisor at RISE Investment Management, LLC (dba RISE Investments) with 7 years of direct industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at RISE since 2019, following roles at Origin Investments and Duff & Phelps, LLC. RISE Investments provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term equity ownership, tax efficiency, and diversified portfolio construction, offering access to private placements and manager-of-managers solutions.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Consultant Real Estate Professional Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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Brady L

Series 65

Chicago, IL

RCM Wealth Advisors

Brady Lawrence is a financial advisor at RCM Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at RCM Wealth Advisors since 2022 and is also involved with RCM Ag Services and Strategic Trading Advisors, where he specializes in commodities hedging and agricultural market research. Prior to his advisory roles, he attended the University of Mississippi. RCM Wealth Advisors is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $324 million for around 530 clients, including individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and cyclical analysis, supported by an internal Investment Policy Committee, and offers tailored portfolio management with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Options & derivatives strategies General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Jared G

Series 65, Series 66, Series 7, RICP®

Chicago, IL

Stirlingshire Investments

Jared Goldstine is a dedicated financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments, bringing 8 years of hands-on industry experience to help clients achieve their financial goals with confidence and clarity. He holds the Series 7 license and is a Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). Jared has built his expertise at respected firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his professional work, Jared serves as Vice President of First Choice Networking Group, a professional networking organization, where he volunteers his time to connect business leaders and foster meaningful relationships in the community. Stirlingshire Investments is a forward-thinking wealth management firm on the leading edge of AI and technology in the financial services industry. We deliver discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, families, and institutions — serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients with sophisticated, personalized strategies. By combining deep human expertise with advanced AI-powered analytics, machine learning models, and cutting-edge technology platforms, Stirlingshire provides a significant edge in portfolio construction, risk management, and opportunity identification. Our team utilizes multiple analytical methods and offers a broad range of investment solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, private placements, and venture/alternative vehicles. At Stirlingshire, we believe the future of wealth management belongs to those who intelligently merge proven financial principles with the most advanced tools available. Jared Goldstine and the entire team are committed to delivering innovative, technology-enhanced investment solutions tailored to each client’s unique objectives, risk tolerance, and timeline.

Long-term care insurance Active portfolio management Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Scientific Professional Retired Doctor or Medical Professional Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals Approaching retirement Retired

Duke L

Series 66, Series 7

Chicago, IL

CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Director of Private Funds focused on alternative investment product strategy, capital formation, and platform leadership. Lead the development, commercialization, and governance of private market solutions across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, infrastructure, and co-investments. Partner with investment and distribution leadership across a $100B+ platform serving institutional, family office, private wealth, and international clients. CIBC Asset Management and CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provide investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal teams and committees to deliver customized portfolio management and offers access to specialized strategies, including options hedges and structured notes, with a notably high assets-under-management per advisor ratio.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Active portfolio management Wealth management Financial Professional
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Richard S

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

SRC Capital Management

Richard Smith is the founder, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of SRC Capital Management, an independent investment advisory firm based in Chicago, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has over 20 years of industry experience. Alongside his advisory work, he has taught at multiple universities, including DeVry University, Southern New Hampshire University, Chicago Public School District 299, Argosy University, and University of Phoenix. SRC Capital Management provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, nonprofit and for-profit entities, endowments, pension plans, and government clients. The firm employs a fundamental, bottom-up value investing approach focused on under-owned and under-researched domestic equities, with an emphasis on stock selection and sector diversification to manage downside risk.

Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Wander C

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Golden Foundation Advisors

Wander Cedano is a financial advisor with Golden Foundation Advisors in Chicago, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at RWA Wealth Partners, Adviser Investments, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Golden Foundation Advisors is an independent, fee-only firm providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive investment construction through diversified funds and uses an institutional custodial platform with discretionary trading and semi-annual account reviews.

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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