Zachary Truman Trafton
Advisor at Merrill — Norfolk, VA Waterside Dr
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
5 years
Location
Norfolk, VA 23510
Merrill
Institution
Zachary Trafton is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2024. He began his career in the financial industry in 2020 as an Individual Financial Consultant for TIAA. Zachary focuses on a goals-based approach through financial modeling and portfolio construction to assist clients in achieving financial success through diversification and investment management.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Economics from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. Zachary has obtained the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA registrations, holds Life and Health insurance licenses, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and small business strategies.
Outside of his professional role, Zachary is involved in the Cape Henry Rotary and is affiliated with the YSC professional organization. His personal interests include chess, fishing, golfing, running, soccer, spending time with family, and surfing.
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.
Norfolk, VA Waterside Dr
999 Waterside Dr
Norfolk VA 23510
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5 years of industry experience
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TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC
2020 - 2024 • 4 years
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Unemployed
2020 - 2020 • 1 year
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Tiaa
2019 - 2019 • 1 year
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PRA Group
2018 - 2018 • 1 year
Virginia Beach, VA
The University of South Carolina
2016 - 2020 • 4 years
Columbia, SC
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