Michael Carroll
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Firm
Merrill
Location
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Credentials
Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
17 years
Michael Carroll is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has served as the lead portfolio manager and co-director of his team’s investment committee. In this role, he directs the management, research, and overall strategic positioning of client portfolios.
Carroll brings over 20 years of experience in investment management and corporate finance. Before joining Merrill Lynch, he held positions including vice president and lead portfolio manager at M&T Trust, portfolio manager at Nicholas|Applegate Capital Management, and worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley & Co. He also served as financial assistant to the chief investment officer at the University of Notre Dame Investment Office.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and business economics from the University of Notre Dame and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Carroll is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Diego. He serves on the advisory board for the Applied Investment Management Program at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business and holds leadership roles within the Notre Dame community in San Diego. Outside of his professional pursuits, Carroll engages in activities such as adventure sports, biking, boating, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, tennis, and traveling.
Bank Of America, N.a.
2012 - Present (14 years)
Merrill lynch, pierce, Fenner & Smith incorporated
2012 - Present (14 years)
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