Thomas Donahue
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
New York, NY 10281
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
11 years
Thomas Donahue is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies over 30 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and corporate finance to assist high-net-worth professionals and executives with complex financial lives. Tom’s work involves developing comprehensive wealth strategies tailored to clients who have multiple income streams, equity positions, complex business ownership structures, and multi-generational wealth transfer goals. He is known for integrating advanced investment theory and coordinating advice from a network of attorneys, CPAs, and other experts to support his clients’ financial objectives.
Tom holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Georgetown University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designations. Throughout his career, Tom has served on multiple corporate boards focusing on growth, financial structuring, acquisitions, and divestitures, with successful exits including IPOs and strategic sales to large corporations. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015 after initially working at Chase Manhattan and investing across various private equity sectors.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Tom lives in New York City with his wife and two children. He volunteers on various activities for Georgetown University and serves as a Georgetown Class of 1984 Ambassador. His personal interests include golfing, spending time with family, and watching movies.
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
225 Liberty St
New York, NY 10281
Connecticut · New York · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2016 - Present (10 years)
Merrill
2015 - Present (11 years)
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