Scott Hosier
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Wayne, NJ 07470
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
25 years
Scott Hosier is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since January 2001. He focuses on Family Wealth Management Strategies, Managing New Wealth, Portfolio Management Services, and Retirement Income. Scott works to provide financial peace of mind by understanding the priorities and goals of high-net-worth investors and customizing strategies accordingly.
Scott graduated from Wheaton College with a Bachelor's degree in 1993. He earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in August 2006 and holds additional professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond client advisory, Scott has taken on leadership roles, hiring, coaching, and training numerous Merrill Financial Advisors since 2004, and has managed offices in Wayne and Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
Residing in Midland Park, New Jersey, Scott lives with his wife, Mary, and their four children. He has served as Chairman of the Board at Young Life Bergen County for over two years and has coached many of his children's sports teams. In his personal time, Scott enjoys traveling, photography, listening to music and podcasts, and spending time with his family.
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
1700 State Route 23
Wayne, NJ 07470
New Jersey · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
2001 - Present (25 years)
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