Christopher Bunnell
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Quechee, VT
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
22 years
Christopher Bunnell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2010 and has over 20 years of experience in financial advising. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Vermont and an MBA from Boston University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation. Additional professional credentials include Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).
Outside of his professional work, Chris enjoys golf, skiing, running, and spending time in Vermont with his family. He is involved with the Quechee Ski Team and The Quechee Club. He lives with his wife, Liz, and their three sons.
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
Quechee, VT
Connecticut · Texas · Vermont
Bank Of America,Na
2010 - Present (16 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
2010 - Present (16 years)
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