Samantha Dunn
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Richmond, VA 23219
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
4 years
Samantha Dunn is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2021 after completing the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Internship Program. She works with clients in areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and women and wealth. Samantha employs cutting-edge investment planning technology and assists clients in using financial planning tools to help them gain a comprehensive understanding of their wealth.
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance with a minor in Leadership Studies from Christopher Newport University. During her time there, she served as Chief Financial Officer of the Captain's Educational Enrichment Fund, managing a substantial portfolio and leading a team of student analysts. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved in the community through Impact100 Richmond.
Based in Richmond, VA, Samantha shares her home with her husband and dog. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, running, spending time with family, and traveling. Her approach centers on making investing personal and meaningful to help clients plan for the future with confidence.
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
1111 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23219
Texas · Virginia
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2021 - Present (5 years)
Merrill
2021 - Present (5 years)
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2020 - 2020 (1 year)
Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
Christopher Newport University Office of Student Activities
2018 - 2021 (3 years)
Christopher Newport University
2017 - 2021 (4 years)
Old Navy
2015 - 2019 (4 years)
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