Steven Paul Tufts
Advisor at Merrill — Batavia, NY Masse Pl
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
31 years
Location
Batavia, NY 14020
Merrill
Institution
Steven Tufts is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as the lead advisor on his team regarding 401(k) plans and one of three advisors on the team's investment committee. He has 29 years of professional experience in developing and overseeing wealth management plans, focusing on areas such as divorce transition planning, executive compensation, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Steven utilizes his firm's advisory platforms and model portfolios to provide a comprehensive and individualized approach to clients' long-term financial goals.
Steven earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Hobart College in 1995, following his graduation from Batavia High School. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His experience also includes community and organizational involvement, such as serving as past president of the Batavia Area Jaycees, board member of the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce, and participation in the Batavia City School District Foundation and Kiwanis Club of LeRoy-Pavilion-Stafford.
Outside of his professional work, Steven has been involved in coaching as an assistant track and field coach at Notre Dame High School in Batavia for seven years and currently officiates meets in the Genesee Region league. He engages in outdoor activities including biking, camping, cooking, hiking, running, marathon running, skiing, and traveling. Steven resides on 18 acres in the town of Batavia, which he maintains outside of the office.
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Batavia, NY Masse Pl
21 Masse Pl
Batavia NY 14020
Advisors at this office
9
New York · Texas
31 years of industry experience
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Batavia, NY
Merrill
2008 - Present • 18 years
Batavia, NY
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