T. Bruce Nelson
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
36 years
T. Bruce Nelson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the investment industry since 1984 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2001. Bruce provides clients with a range of services including retirement planning, investment management, asset allocation, and fixed income management. He utilizes a client-centered approach to develop custom-tailored wealth management strategies that reflect individual objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances. His advisory process often involves collaboration with accountants, attorneys, and tax professionals to support clients’ financial goals.
Bruce holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fordham University, graduating in 1982, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise covers areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and small business strategies. He serves a diverse client base that includes business owners, executives, families, individuals, and organizations across the country.
Outside of his professional role, Bruce resides in Marietta with his wife Hallie. He values family deeply, including his six children, and considers his clients and business partners as part of his extended family. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with family, swimming, and traveling. Bruce is also active in ministry opportunities and is involved with organizations such as Bill Glass Ministries and the National Association of Plan Advisors.
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
10000 Avalon Blvd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Georgia · Texas
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc
2001 - Present (25 years)
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