Samer Skooti
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
Vienna, VA 22182
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
3 years
Samer Skooti is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in business and personal financial strategies with a focus on values-based investing. He works with business owners to integrate their personal finances, business operations, and future legacy into coordinated plans that adapt as life and business evolve. Sam leverages resources from Merrill and Bank of America to provide a structured process aligning business and personal planning, helping clients navigate complex financial lives.
With over 15 years of experience working with companies and advisors to help them grow, scale, and transition effectively, Sam holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Baghdad. His expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing.
Outside of his professional role, Sam enjoys adventure sports such as bungee jumping and horseback riding, plays pickleball and soccer, and values spending time with his family and traveling. His mission is to help business owners bring clarity to complex financial decisions by creating disciplined, tax-efficient plans that support growth today and build lasting options for tomorrow.
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
8075 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
Texas · Virginia
Bank of America, N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Bank of America, N.A.
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Merrill
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Unemployed
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Technical Solutions
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Wid Insurance
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
International Smart Card
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
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