Ryan Sanders
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
6 years
Ryan Sanders is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique financial priorities and goals of his clients. Ryan's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies among others.
Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning and a Master's degree in Sport Management, both from The University of Alabama. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Ryan is involved in various community organizations including Ducks Unlimited, Englewood Hulls Volunteer Fire Department, Holy Spirit Elementary School, Kiwanis Club of Tuscaloosa, Quail Forever, St. Francis University Parish, and the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce.
Originally from Birmingham, AL, Ryan is married to his wife Beth and they have three daughters. He dedicates time to coaching his daughters' sports teams and volunteering with his church. Ryan enjoys outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, and running, as well as spending time with his family and traveling.
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
601 Town Center Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Alabama · Texas
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2019 - Present (7 years)
Merrill
2019 - Present (7 years)
The University of Alabama
2016 - 2019 (3 years)
The University of Alabama
2014 - 2019 (5 years)
The City of Hoover
2009 - 2016 (7 years)
The University of Alabama
2003 - 2018 (15 years)
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