William Cecil
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Irvine, CA 92618
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
48 years
William Cecil is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Irvine, California. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1977 after graduating from Oregon State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance. With nearly 50 years of experience, he focuses on advising affluent individuals and families on various aspects of wealth management.
His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Mr. Cecil takes a consultative approach to wealth management by understanding clients' financial situations, risk tolerance, and time horizons to develop customized financial strategies. He also provides access to investment insights from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and banking services from Bank of America.
Mr. Cecil resides in Orange County with his wife, Candi, and their four children and grandchildren. He is active in community organizations such as the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of The American Legion, and Orange Elks Lodge 1475.
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
100 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
California · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1977 - Present (49 years)
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