Robert Firth

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Basalt, CO

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

37 years

About

Robert Firth is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He leads Team RJF, focusing on advising a select group of entrepreneurs, executives, and family offices through significant financial decisions, with attention to their family, personal, professional, and philanthropic priorities. Within the team, he directs macro-economic analysis, asset allocation, structured products analysis, and estate planning services, emphasizing portfolio strategy.

Mr. Firth has been in financial services since 1995. Before joining Merrill in 2008, he was National Sales Manager for Neuberger Berman, overseeing offices outside New York City, and began his career at Sanford C. Bernstein. He also owned and operated a technology firm, providing him with practical experience in business operations. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Duke University, and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation. Additionally, he is a qualified Portfolio Manager managing personalized investment strategies.

He has served as a board member of the Lamplighter School in Dallas. Robert is married to Jan and spends his free time golfing, hiking, and traveling.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Merrill

Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Fee options

Percentage

$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)

Other

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

Location

Basalt, CO

Most active in

Colorado · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present (17 years)

Merrill

2008 - Present (18 years)

Disclosures

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