Robert Bostelman
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
New York, NY 10281
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
16 years
Robert Bostelman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing high-achieving professionals with comprehensive and personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their specific financial needs and goals. His approach focuses on understanding clients’ full financial picture and creating flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Robert offers access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address diverse aspects of clients' financial lives.
His expertise includes tax-efficient portfolio construction and oversight, private market alternative investment access, lending and credit strategies, cash management, trust administration and servicing, personal wealth analysis, and integrated wealth management with private banking. Robert typically works with professionals in wealth accumulation who require coordinated management of investments, cash flow, and tax liabilities, often collaborating closely with CPAs and estate planning professionals.
Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from Manhattan College and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of New York (EPCNYC). Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys activities such as chess, golfing, music, woodworking, and spending time with his 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
225 Liberty St
New York, NY 10281
Connecticut · New York · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2017 - Present (9 years)
Merrill
2017 - Present (9 years)
Paulson Investment Company, LLC
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Unemployed
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
LPL FINANCIAL
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
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