Adam Cline
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.
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.
Adam Cline is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the San Francisco office. He has been in the financial services industry since 2009 and joined Merrill in 2010. Adam works with affluent clients, including many C-suite executives and serial entrepreneurs, providing holistic wealth management strategies aimed at fostering positive long-term financial outcomes for his clients and their families.
Adam’s expertise spans executive compensation, equity compensation services, liquidity management, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. As a member of the Corporate Benefits Advisory Services division, he focuses on wealth enhancement, transfer, and preservation, as well as charitable gifting and personalized strategies involving family wealth growth, trust and estate planning, and business succession. He also offers services related to stock option analysis, pre-IPO planning, and specialized lending solutions.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and maintains securities licenses including the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. Adam is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he volunteers with community organizations such as GLIDE, Habitat for Humanity, and the Sage Project. His personal interests include basketball, camping, golfing, hiking, scuba diving, surfing, swimming, yoga, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Bank Of America, N.A.
2013 - Present (13 years)
Merrill lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
2011 - Present (15 years)
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through – whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.
Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.
By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")