Joseph Hargrove

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Chicago, IL 60606

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

21 years

About

Joseph Hargrove is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with families to grow, preserve, and transition assets to the next generation, creating personalized financial plans based on each client's needs and priorities. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he built a wealth management practice at Charles Schwab, where he worked for eleven years. He began his career in 2004 in wholesaling and institutional sales with BondWave and First Trust portfolios, bringing over eighteen years of experience to his current position.

Joseph holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Investment Consulting from DePaul University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council and serves on the Executive Leadership Committee for the Midwest Chapter of the Alliance of Mergers and Acquisition Advisors.

He and his family reside in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Location

110 N Wacker Dr

Chicago, IL 60606

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2022 - Present (4 years)

Merrill

2022 - Present (4 years)

Charles Schwab

2011 - 2022 (11 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Richard S

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

SRC Capital Management

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Julia Z

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Genfi LLC

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies Executive
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Brian W

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Bright Lantern Financial LLC

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning

Brett W

CFP®

Brookfield, IL

Wysopal Wealth

At Wysopal Wealth, we specialize in helping high-income professionals and former athletes manage the complexities of equity compensation and variable income. Our goal is to make sure your money works for you—today and for the future. We focus on creating personalized, values-driven financial plans that allow you to live fully now while planning for what’s next. I’m Brett Wysopal, a proud girl dad of two and a former minor pro hockey player. My experience in sports taught me discipline, focus, and resilience, all of which I apply to financial planning. After spending years navigating the world of equity compensation, I’ve made it my mission to help families simplify their finances, reduce tax burdens, and achieve their life goals. Our approach at Wysopal Wealth is rooted in personalized attention. We keep our client list small, ensuring every client receives the time and care they deserve. We dive deep into your financial situation, understanding your numbers, values, and what matters most to you. This allows us to tailor your financial strategy to your unique goals, whether that’s managing your equity, preparing for retirement, or planning a family legacy. Equity compensation is often the largest part of our clients' wealth, but it comes with complexities—ISOs, RSUs, stock options, and significant tax implications. Many people wait too long to make decisions about their equity, resulting in missed opportunities or unexpected tax bills. At Wysopal Wealth, we take a proactive approach, creating a strategy for when and how to execute your equity plans, minimize tax liability, and diversify your holdings. At Wysopal Wealth, financial happiness is the goal. We believe that money should support the life you want, and we’re here to help you make that happen.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) General tax planning Technology Professional Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Michael C

Series 65

Chicago, IL

MJC Financial Fitness LLC

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Nauman B

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Old Forge Advisors

Wealth management
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