Thomas Bridgman II
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Frisco, TX 75034
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
8 years
Thomas Bridgman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in guiding clients through significant life transitions such as divorce, widowhood, retirement, and business exits. He focuses on serving first-generation, self-made individuals approaching critical financial junctures, providing personalized strategies that address complex and evolving needs. Thomas developed the BRIDGE™ Process, a six-step framework designed to bring clarity and stability during uncertain times by beginning with clients' stories and guiding each step toward establishing and evolving their financial path.
Before his career in financial advising, Thomas spent 30 years in the movie theater industry, culminating as Vice President of Operations. This experience cultivated his skills in listening and clear communication, which inform his advisory approach. His transition into financial advising was motivated by personal experiences, including reevaluating his priorities after losing his prior career and witnessing financial challenges within his family. Thomas holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). He completed accredited certificate programs from The American College and The College for Financial Planning.
Outside of his professional work, Thomas is involved with organizations such as Master Networks and the Prestonwood Baptist Church Media Ministry Team. He volunteers with Grace of Grapevine, GraceBridge, Meals on Wheels of Collin County, Prestonwood Baptist Church Media Ministry, and The Alzheimer's Association. His personal interests include football, golfing, ice hockey, music, reading, singing, tennis, and traveling.
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
1 Cowboys Way
Frisco, TX 75034
Texas
Bank of America, N.A
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill
2023 - Present (3 years)
Edward Jones
2018 - 2023 (5 years)
TMX Finance
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
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