Timothy Scudder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services at Merrill in 1993 after serving six years on active duty as a helicopter avionics technician in the U.S. Army. Timothy draws on his extensive experience to provide clients with considered advice and counsel aimed at helping them grow and manage their wealth effectively.
Timothy's expertise encompasses a broad range of areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Master’s degree from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor’s degree from Troy University. He also holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Timothy is a member of The Planetary Society and actively participates in community programs including the LGBT Pride Employee Network and Ally Program as a Silver Level Ally, as well as volunteering with the Military Support & Assistance Group at Bank of America/Merrill.
Outside of work, Timothy’s personal interests include music, photography, and reading. He approaches his role with a planning-based methodology to asset and liability management, focusing on creating customized, tax-efficient strategies aligned with each client’s unique financial goals.