Samuel Stender
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
Eugene, OR 97401
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
14 years
Samuel Stender is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has worked in financial services for over nine years, starting his career as a cashier and client associate before advancing to his current role. Samuel specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and values-based, socially responsible, and ESG investing. He leads the Stender Group, which provides personalized wealth management services to businesses and high-net-worth individuals, handling a range of needs from family and education planning to retirement and estate planning.
Samuel earned his Bachelor's degree in Economics with a focus on economic history from Lewis & Clark College. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His expertise emphasizes understanding clients’ cash flow needs to develop safe and reliable income streams that support their financial goals. Samuel was recognized in 2021 as a Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisor" in Oregon and as a Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisor."
Outside of his professional work, Samuel speaks Mandarin, English, and Spanish. He is involved with the Boy Scouts of America and enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. His personal interests include drawing, sketching, gardening, music, hiking, and outdoor activities.
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
800 Willamette St
Eugene, OR 97401
California · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill
2010 - Present (16 years)
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