Wilford Lawrence IV
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
Yardley, PA 19067
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
19 years
Wilford Lawrence is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2008 after working at Wachovia Securities. Wil holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification, as well as designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
Wilford’s professional focus is on developing deep, personal relationships with a select group of individuals and families who have achieved financial success. His expertise spans corporate benefits, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and strategies tailored for sports and entertainment clients. Wilford emphasizes creating personalized, goals-based wealth management plans designed to help clients enjoy the results of their hard work while navigating changing market conditions.
Residing in Medford, New Jersey, Wilford lives with his wife Jackie, their two children, Rowan and Ford, and their dog, Rudy. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he actively participates in his children’s sports activities and values spending quality time with his family. Wilford is also engaged in community service through volunteering, reflecting a commitment aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.
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
1040 Stony Hill Rd
Yardley, PA 19067
Connecticut · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
2008 - Present (18 years)
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