Rita Diane Mccluskey
Advisor at Merrill — Venice, FL
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
27 years
Location
Venice, FL
Merrill
Institution
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
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Venice, FL
Venice FL
Advisors at this office
3
Florida · Indiana · Texas
27 years of industry experience
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present • 17 years
Indianapolis, IN
Merrill
1993 - Present • 33 years
Indianapolis, IN
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