Sean Gaffey
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
New York, NY 10036
Credentials
Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
24 years
Sean Gaffey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-founder of the Gaffey Mellody Savoie Group. In this role, he works with a select group of families, entrepreneurs, and private equity principals to design bespoke financial structures that aim to maximize after-tax outcomes and preserve legacy. His approach emphasizes tailored strategies that align wealth with clients' purposes, families, and philanthropic goals. Sean focuses on client areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, endowments, liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Sean began his career in the financial services industry in 2000 after earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008 and leads The Gaffey Mellody Savoie Group. He holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sean serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including Co-operation Ireland and the Rockville Centre Lacrosse Club. He also acts as Chairman of Co-operation Ireland USA, an organization dedicated to peace-building initiatives.
He lives in Rockville Centre, New York, with his wife Allison and their two sons, Aiden and Liam. Outside of his professional duties, Sean enjoys biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, music, 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
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
New Jersey · New York · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
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