Steven Briggs
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
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
43 years
Steven Briggs is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 43 years of experience serving clients' financial needs. He leads The Briggs Group, which includes financial advisors and client service associates, and offers access to personalized banking and lending solutions through a Wealth Management Lending Officer. Steven focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to financial life, particularly for families and business professionals aiming to grow and manage their accumulated assets.
His expertise encompasses investment advisory, cash management, life cycle planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Steven maintains many long-term client relationships, often spanning generations, and his clients frequently refer friends and family to him and his team. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Steven also serves as an industry arbitrator for FINRA.
Steven earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and attended Culver Military Academy for high school. He is a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and contributes to the community through involvement with the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. He resides in Orchard Lake, Michigan, and has two grown children.
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
39577 Woodward Ave
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Florida · Michigan · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2012 - Present (14 years)
Merrill
2012 - Present (14 years)
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