Thomas Auchincloss Armitage

Advisor at Merrill — Red Bank, NJ 77 Broad St

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

31 years

Location

Red Bank, NJ 07701

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,478

Across 3,100 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Thomas Armitage is a Private Wealth Advisor within Merrill's Private Wealth Management division. He joined Merrill in 2002 and brings over 30 years of financial industry experience. In his role, he designs integrated wealth management strategies tailored to the needs and priorities of ultra-high-net-worth clients. Thomas develops customized portfolios aligned with clients' long-term goals and incorporates both strategic and tactical elements to help clients navigate changing economic conditions while maintaining a focus on market fundamentals.

Thomas is actively engaged with private and public companies preparing for mergers and acquisitions, facilitating access to Bank of America's Commercial and Investment Banking divisions to provide financial solutions. Before joining Merrill, he held roles at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank, Hambrecht & Quist, and Cowen & Co., focusing on Corporate Executive Services. At Hambrecht & Quist, he co-founded and led the Investment Management Consulting Division, which offered access to third-party money managers for both retail and institutional sales forces.

Thomas earned a Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute. He is affiliated with professional organizations including ACG New Jersey, Colorado Companies to Watch as a former board advisor, and the Vistage CEO Forum.

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

Wealth management Active portfolio management Business exit / sale strategy Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Location

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Red Bank, NJ 77 Broad St

77 Broad St

Red Bank NJ 07701

Advisors at this office

96

Most active in

California · Colorado · Hawaii · Michigan · New Jersey · Texas

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.A.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Denver, CO

Merrill

2002 - Present • 24 years

Denver, CO

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