Richard K Pettibone
Advisor at Merrill — Las Vegas, NV S Rampart Blvd
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
27 years
Location
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Merrill
Institution
Richard Pettibone is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1999, after creating and selling five companies as an entrepreneur, he has focused on serving a dedicated circle of both traditional and non-traditional clients. His client base includes entrepreneurs, physicians, and professionals seeking personalized wealth management strategies. Richard emphasizes clear and timely communication and prioritizes face-to-face meetings and client events to build trust and connect clients beyond financial matters.
Richard’s expertise spans college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, institutional and corporate benefit services, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He combines Merrill Lynch’s research resources with long-standing external managers and collaborates with Bank of America Private Bank specialists, CPAs, and attorneys to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Golden Gate University and carries professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Richard is actively involved in community organizations such as the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, Children’s Brain Disease, Performing Stars of Marin, Roots of Peace, and The Taylor Family Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Las Vegas, NV S Rampart Blvd
400 S Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas NV 89145
Advisors at this office
93
California · Nevada · Texas
27 years of industry experience
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
San Francisco, CA
MERRILL LYNCH
2000 - Present • 26 years
San Francisco, CA
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