Stephen Grimes Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2005 and focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that starts with listening to clients' needs to develop personalized financial strategies. Stephen assists clients in building wealth management strategies tailored to their individual goals and circumstances.
His expertise includes portfolio management, management of concentrated stock positions, and navigating important financial transitions such as retirement, inheritance, or the sale of a business. He also provides access to trust and estate planning services through Bank of America Private Bank and commercial banking and financing needs through Bank of America. Stephen works collaboratively with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate financial and legacy strategies. His client focus areas include corporate and employee benefits planning, family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Stephen holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his High School Diploma from Edmond North. Stephen is involved in community organizations such as the Caviit Kids Foundation, Edmond Fine Arts Institute, Oak Tree Mens Golf Association, and Oklahoma Children's Hospital. He is also affiliated with the PGA of America. His personal interests include basketball, fishing, golfing, hiking, painting, skiing, spending time with family, surfing, traveling, and watching movies.