James Mcintosh

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Ridgefield, CT 06877

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

24 years

About

James Mcintosh is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping clients pursue their long-term personal and investment goals through personalized financial strategies. His client services include education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits.

James began his career in 2000 and has held positions at Prudential Financial, Citigroup Asset Management, and UBS Financial Services before joining Merrill in 2009. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. James is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Connecticut Honors Program, where he earned his bachelor's degree.

Residing in Greenwich, Connecticut, James is active in community and cultural organizations, including the Connecticut Ancestry Society, Fairfield County Gaelic America Club, and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. He enjoys genealogical research, hiking, music, reading, singing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2012 - Present (14 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner And Smith Incorporated

2009 - Present (17 years)

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