James Barry
Advisor at Morgan Stanley
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Advisor at Morgan Stanley
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Firm
Morgan Stanley
Location
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Credentials
CFP®, Series 66
Industry experience
42 years
James Barry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since July 2000, bringing experience from over a decade in Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, and Business Development at Merck & Co., Inc. James focuses on assisting clients with long-term financial strategies, including concentrated stock positions, retirement planning, and estate planning. He also manages the investment selection process for his team and clients.
James holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management Information Systems from Boston University and a Master's degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Rice University. He holds professional designations as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
He is actively involved in his community, serving as Treasurer on the Chapin School Board of Trustees, Co-Chair of Rice University 360 since 2017, and Co-Chair of the Rutgers University BIG IDEAS Campaign. James resides in New Hope, Pennsylvania with his wife and enjoys baseball, golf, travel, and spending time with his family.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LlC
2026 - Present (1 year)
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2016 - 2026 (10 years)
Merrill
2016 - 2026 (10 years)
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LlC
2009 - 2016 (7 years)
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