Douglas Justice

Douglas Justice is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served as a Financial Advisor since 1979. Throughout his career, he has worked with individuals, families, foundations, associations, and endowments to address retirement and legacy planning, personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and complex financial strategies. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he designs and manages personalized portfolio strategies that may include individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investments, sometimes managing these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program.

Doug’s disciplined approach centers on asset allocation tailored to one of five investor profiles, enabling clients to simplify complex financial problems and pursue long-term goals. He has developed multigenerational client relationships that extend over three decades, focusing on legacy planning and helping clients enjoy their financial lives while passing on meaningful wealth. He has been recognized on the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list from 2018 through 2025.

Doug holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama System and professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards and the Investments & Wealth Institute. Outside of his professional work, Doug volunteers with the Special Olympics of Georgia and has served on nonprofit boards. He and his wife, Mary, have been married for over four decades and have a son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren.