Russell Cecil is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management located in Irvine, California. He joined the firm in 2019 and serves as a managing member of a family-led team with over 80 years of combined experience. His team focuses on providing customized wealth management strategies that emphasize simplification, tax efficiency, transparency, and results meaningful to clients.
Russell graduated from Chapman University's Argyros College of Business and Economics with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He has earned the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA™) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designations, which enhance his capabilities in overseeing client portfolios and aligning financial strategies with client goals. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, socially responsible and ESG investing, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning.
Outside his professional work, Russell is actively involved in community and professional organizations such as the Sons of the American Revolution, Orange Elks Lodge 1475, the Boy Scouts of America, and The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. He holds the rank of Eagle Scout and serves as an Assistant Scout Master for local Orange County troops. Additionally, he mentors students at Chapman University who are pursuing careers in wealth management. He lives in Orange County with his wife, Cambria, and enjoys camping, exploring local cuisine, and gardening.