Timothy Shaughnessy is a Wealth Management Advisor and a founding member of the Mackey Shaughnessy Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Timothy began his career in finance in 2009 with Guardian Life Insurance, which provided him with a foundation to approach financial planning from a holistic perspective.
He grew up in the Bradenton, Florida community and attended Bayshore High School before playing football at Kent State University and Delta State University, where he also earned his bachelor's degree. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013, Timothy has focused on building a practice centered on quality relationships and trust. His areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services.
Timothy is actively involved in his local community, serving as a board member of Anna Maria Island Rotary and volunteering as a youth football coach. He resides in Bradenton with his twin boys, Liam and Rory.