Richard S Clough II
Advisor at Merrill — Lewiston, ME
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
24 years
Location
Lewiston, ME 04243
Merrill
Institution
Richard Clough serves as an Associate Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he partners with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their life priorities, goals, and aspirations. He integrates insights from Merrill’s investment expertise with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create flexible financial plans responsive to changing market conditions.
With nearly a decade of experience, Richard specializes in working with education, healthcare, and non-profit professionals, helping them design customized financial strategies focused on retiring well and achieving a work-optional lifestyle. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Richard earned a Bachelor's Degree from Baker College and a Master's Degree from the College for Financial Planning. Committed to community involvement, he follows Merrill’s tradition of volunteering with organizations where he serves. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as boating, camping, football, gymnastics, hunting, rock climbing, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.
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SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Lewiston, ME
415 Lisbon St
Lewiston ME 04243
Advisors at this office
3
Maine · Texas
24 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2022 - Present • 4 years
Lewiston, ME
Merrill
2022 - Present • 4 years
Lewiston, ME
TIAA-CREF
2013 - 2022 • 9 years
Portland, ME
Tiaa
2013 - 2022 • 9 years
Portland, ME
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