Ryan Kowadla

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Fayetteville, NY

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

17 years

About

Ryan Kowadla is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2008 as a financial advisor, Ryan has specialized in working with individuals and families to develop clear financial objectives and implement customized strategies. His client focus areas include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, and personal retirement planning.

Ryan holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Florida Atlantic University and a master's degree in business administration with a distinction in finance from Florida Gulf Coast University.

A native of Southwest Florida, Ryan resides in Lakewood Ranch with his family. They enjoy spending time outdoors and visiting Disney World. His professional approach focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

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

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Merrill

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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

Fayetteville, NY

Most active in

Florida · New York · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.A.

2011 - Present (15 years)

Merrill Lynch

2008 - Present (18 years)

Disclosures

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