Thomas J Grava
Advisor at Merrill — Seattle, WA Union St
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
28 years
Location
Seattle, WA 98101
Merrill
Institution
Thomas Grava is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of a three-advisor team supported by two associates. He grew up in Washington State and currently resides in Lake Forest Park. With over 80 years of combined team experience at Merrill Lynch, Thomas focuses on guiding clients through complex financial environments with an emphasis on education and personalized wealth management strategies.
His expertise covers a wide range of client needs, including family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income strategies. Thomas works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans that reflect their long-term goals and values. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Thomas earned a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in community volunteer activities and enjoys boating, cooking, gardening, reading, swimming, and spending time with his 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.
Seattle, WA Union St
401 Union St, Investment Solutions Group
Seattle WA 98101
Advisors at this office
118
Texas · Washington
28 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Seattle, WA
Merrill
1997 - Present • 29 years
Seattle, WA
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