Robert Hudson
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
Clearwater, FL 33761
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
27 years
Robert Hudson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2000 and brings 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. His career began with serving entrepreneurs and mid-sized businesses with banking needs, followed by work as a management consultant before joining Merrill.
Robert specializes in providing tailored wealth management strategies for clients, their families, and businesses. His expertise encompasses divorce transition planning, family wealth management, defined benefit and defined contribution plans, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking resources of Bank of America to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping clients pursue both short- and long-term financial goals. Robert’s consultative approach also supports corporate clients in managing employee benefits and preparing participants for retirement.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from National Louis University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ (CRPS®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Robert volunteers with community organizations and enjoys activities such as camping, gardening, hiking, music, yoga, spending time with family, and watching movies.
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
26301 Us Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33761
Florida · Texas
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
2000 - Present (26 years)
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