Steven V Lang

Advisor at Merrill — Livonia, NY

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

22 years

Location

Livonia, NY

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,094 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Steven Lang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income.

Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hobart College and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He approaches client relationships with compassion and empathy, treating his clients as if they are family.

Outside of his professional role, Steven enjoys spending time with his family, playing ice hockey, and woodworking.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning

Demographic focus

Parents

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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Livonia, NY

Livonia NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Kentucky · New York · North Carolina · Texas

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, Na

2009 - Present • 17 years

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

2009 - Present • 17 years

Charlotte, NC

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Victor, NY

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dana B

Series 65

Victor, NY

Bell Rock Asset Management LLC

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Wealth management
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Austin G

Series 65

Honeoye Falls, NY

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Income planning
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Michael N

Series 65

Livonia, NY

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business sale tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement withdrawal strategies General estate planning guidance
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Christopher Y

Series 63, Series 65

Lakeville, NY

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Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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John H

CFP®, Series 63

Lakeville, NY

HYJC Capital of WNY

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Options & derivatives strategies Annuities
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