Richard Morse
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Melville, NY 11747
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
32 years
Richard Morse is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, primarily based in Melville, NY, with regular client engagements in New York City, Florida, and California. He focuses on providing an integrated and comprehensive approach to affluent families, foundations, endowments, and retirement plans. His advisory services include multi-generational wealth planning, business succession strategies, tax-aware investing, and investment manager evaluation and selection.
Rick began his financial services career in 1993 at Smith Barney and previously worked at Loeb & Troper CPA's, specializing in healthcare and not-for-profit organizations. He was also a co-founder of Advanced Institutional Management Software, Inc., which developed application software for long-term care facilities, substance abuse centers, and psychiatric hospitals. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Ithaca College and earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst designation from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER certification and the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor designation. He is a member of the CFP Board of Standards and the Investments and Wealth Institute.
Rick has been involved with several community organizations, including serving on the Boards of Directors of the Jewish Education Project and the Kenya Education Fund. He serves on the UJA/Federation of New York Long Island Executive Committee and co-chairs the Suffolk Business Leaders Exchange. He and his wife, Arlene, received the Community Service Award from the UJA/Federation of New York Suffolk Cabinet in 2010, and Rick was honored with the Business Leaders Award in 2023. He resides in Commack, NY with his wife, and their son is an attorney in New York City.
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
300 Broadhollow Rd
Melville, NY 11747
New York · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2015 - Present (11 years)
Merrill
2015 - Present (11 years)
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