Sam Lantow
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
Tacoma, WA 98402
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
24 years
Sam Lantow is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Olympia, Washington. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2001, initially working in the Bellevue branch before transferring to Olympia in 2005. Sam serves clients throughout Western Washington as well as across the United States, focusing on developing customized wealth management strategies to meet each client’s unique goals.
Sam offers a broad range of financial services including retirement planning, college planning, portfolio development, estate planning, and tax minimization. He works closely with clients and their professional advisors to address estate planning needs and to build long-term relationships. His client expertise includes corporate executive services, family wealth management, socially responsible investing, and retirement income strategies.
Sam earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Southern Illinois University. He holds the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, and other professional credentials including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He maintains FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations, along with licenses in life and disability insurance. Sam is a member of the Shriners organization.
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
1201 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
Texas · Washington
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner And Smith Incorporated
2001 - Present (25 years)
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