Rita Mccluskey
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
27 years
Rita McCluskey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has spent her entire career. She began her tenure at Merrill in 1993, initially focusing on estate planning by identifying the need for various types of trusts and advising clients on the most suitable options for their situations. In 2000, she transitioned to the financial advisor role, serving high-net-worth families with a holistic and realistic approach. Rita is part of The McCluskey Group, emphasizing long-term financial decision consequences and managing investment risk through targeted allocations. Her work includes reviewing wills, powers of attorney, and providing Social Security analyses.
Rita holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 certification awarded by the Certified Financial Board of Standards, Inc., and a Bachelor's Degree from Marian University. Her 30-year career experience encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, executive and equity compensation, legacy and philanthropic planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. She serves a nationwide clientele of senior-level executives, small business owners, engineers, and scientists, focusing on maintaining long-term relationships with a select circle of families.
Outside her professional work, Rita is involved in community organizations including Conner Prairie and Hendricks Live. She enjoys camping, cooking, golfing, running, swimming, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.
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
510 E 96 Th St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Florida · Indiana · Texas
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1993 - Present (33 years)
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