William B Barry
Advisor at Merrill — Boston, MA 100 Federal St
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
11 years
Location
Boston, MA 02110
Merrill
Institution
William Barry is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals, drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending resources of Bank of America. Barry emphasizes education and transparency to help clients understand their investments, particularly in volatile market conditions.
He has built over two decades of experience navigating complex markets, beginning his investment career after earning a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He started at PaineWebber, which was later acquired by UBS, where he worked for three years. In 2003, he joined Citi SmithBarney, and in 2010, he became part of Merrill. Barry holds the Chartered Retirement Plan Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, enhancing his expertise in retirement planning and income strategies.
In addition to his professional work, Barry participates in community activities such as coaching at Sleepy Hollow School. Outside of work, he pursues personal interests including adventure sports, golfing, scuba diving, and swimming.
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.
Boston, MA 100 Federal St
100 Federal St, Gwim Chief Investment Office (Cio)
Boston MA 02110
Advisors at this office
277
Connecticut · Texas
11 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2018 - Present • 8 years
Boston, MA
Merrill
2016 - Present • 10 years
Boston, MA
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