Sydney M Colson
Advisor at Merrill — Saint Petersburg, FL Central Ave
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
4 years
Location
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Merrill
Institution
Sydney Colson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP). In her role, she collaborates with clients to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, providing guidance on a range of topics including general investing, retirement planning, and unexpected financial needs. She also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.
Sydney specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, and support for women and wealth. Originating from the Chicago area, she holds a Bachelor's Degree from Creighton University and carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She emphasizes a financial planning approach that is both understandable and empowering, aiming to help clients build wealth while enjoying their lives.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Sydney engages in activities such as adventure sports, golfing, running, volleyball, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Saint Petersburg, FL Central Ave
200 Central Ave
Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Advisors at this office
42
Florida · Texas
4 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2025 - Present • 1 year
Saint Petersburg, FL
Merrill
2025 - Present • 1 year
Saint Petersburg, FL
Burwell Realty
2024 - Present • 2 years
Clearwater, FL
Raymond James and Associates, Inc.
2021 - 2025 • 4 years
St.Petersburg, FL
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
2021 - 2021 • 1 year
Charlotte, NC
Savant Wealth Management
2020 - 2021 • 1 year
Rockford, IL
Orion
2020 - 2020 • 1 year
Omaha, NE
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
2019 - 2019 • 1 year
Rockford, IL
Creighton University
2019 - 2019 • 1 year
Omaha, NE
Creighton University
2018 - 2021 • 3 years
Omaha, NE
Chick Fil A
2016 - 2018 • 2 years
Rockford, IL
Jefferson High School
2016 - 2018 • 2 years
Rockford, IL
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