Ryan Patrick

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Kannapolis, NC 28083

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

2 years

About

Ryan Patrick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over a decade of experience working closely with seasoned executives, business owners, and their families. Ryan collaborates with clients to identify, plan for, and help accomplish their financial goals, focusing on areas such as executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and small business strategies.

Ryan holds professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Bentley University and completed his secondary education at Lincoln Sudbury. Ryan lives in Wellesley with his wife, Kate, and their two children, Lily and Parker. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing at Framingham Country Club and participating in outdoor activities with his family.

Client services

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

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Tax strategies for small businesses

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Parents Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Married/Couples/Partners

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present (1 year)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2025 - Present (1 year)

Fidelity Investments

2022 - 2025 (3 years)

Arvest Bank

2022 - 2022 (1 year)

Guild Financial

2021 - 2022 (1 year)

The Pathwayz Group

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Northwestern Mutual

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

eVetCare

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

University of Oklahoma

2019 - 2020 (1 year)

Mi Cocina

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

University of Oklahoma

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Pregis Intellipack

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

University of Tulsa

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

Bishop Kelley High School

2013 - 2017 (4 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Michael F

CFP®

Mooresville, NC

Evergreen Wealth Services

Michael Fuhr, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Founder of Evergreen Wealth Services, a fee-only financial advisory firm located in Mooresville, North Carolina. Michael provides experienced financial planning and investment management services to individuals and families. His goal is to help clients make wise financial decisions to ensure a secure financial future. Michael believes that financial planning is the cornerstone of your financial success, starting with your unique goals and objectives. Ongoing services address the following core areas: retirement planning, investments, tax strategies, maximizing employee benefits (private and Federal), education funding, real estate financing, insurance review, estate and legacy planning and charitable giving strategies. As an independent, fee-only Financial Advisor, Michael does not receive commissions or other incentives. He acts in your best interests as your fiduciary advisor and his only loyalty is to you. He serves clients in the Lake Norman, Charlotte and surrounding areas. He also works with clients virtually across the country. Michael grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He and his family reside in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Inherited wealth General retirement planning Wealth management

Sulayman N

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Edward Jones

Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Founder/Business Owner Financial Professional Doctor or Medical Professional

Brian K

CFP®, Series 66

Harrisburg, NC

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Wealth management Military & Veterans Newlywed/Engaged

Patrick N

CFP®, Series 66

Mooresville, NC

Edward Jones

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Startup equity planning Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Wealth management Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner

Christian B

CFP®, Series 66

Huntersville, NC

Edward Jones

Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management

Christine S

Series 66

Huntersville, NC

Fidelity

Christine Sowell is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she works closely with clients to develop, support, and advise on their financial journeys, aiming to provide confidence, insight, and direction to their financial health. Prior to her current role, Christine served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2024. She also has experience as a Senior Manager in Assurance at Ernst & Young LLP from 2005 to 2013. Her professional background spans wealth planning, financial consulting, and assurance services. Outside of her professional career, Christine has interests in military service, parenthood, soccer, and traveling.

Wealth management Financial Professional Parents
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