Thomas Vivian
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Williamsville, NY 14221
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
13 years
Thomas Vivian is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has worked with individuals, families, business owners, senior executives, and professional athletes to offer tailored financial strategies aimed at simplifying wealth management and addressing life events such as marriage, divorce, career changes, and business transactions. His approach begins with understanding his clients' needs, goals, and passions to provide ongoing advice and portfolio management aligned with their unique situations.
Thomas holds a B.S. in Finance from Canisius College and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He emphasizes continuous learning and rigorous industry training to bring knowledge and insight to his clients. Prior to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he was a Market Development Specialist at Ingram Micro.
Born and raised in South Buffalo, Thomas resides in Amherst, New York with his wife Katie and their two daughters, Grace and Lily. He is active in the community and serves on the Board of Trustees for Mount Mercy Academy, reflecting his commitment to local institutions. His personal interests include boating, golfing, ice hockey, volleyball, and spending time with his family.
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
6245 Sheridan Dr
Williamsville, NY 14221
Connecticut · New York · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill
2012 - Present (14 years)
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