Peter Scudner

Advisor at Merrill

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Lancaster, PA 17602

About

Peter Scudner is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist™ (CRPS™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designations. Peter focuses on helping clients—including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and corporate executives—develop strategies for portfolio management, retirement planning, estate planning, executive compensation, and business succession.

Peter has held a range of positions throughout his career, spanning client advisory and corporate management roles. He is a graduate of The Catholic University of America and has been active in numerous professional and community organizations. His past leadership roles include Chair of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry, President of the North Museum of Nature & Science, Chairman of USA Table Tennis, and Treasurer of the Order of Malta–Federal Association. Currently, he serves as Chairman of Triode Media Group Ltd. and is a Trustee of the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, where he leads the Audit Committee. Peter is also a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and holds its Director Certified designation.

Peter resides in Lancaster with his wife Terri and has three grown children working in the creative arts. His personal interests include photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2024 - Present (2 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2024 - Present (2 years)

Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc

2018 - 2024 (6 years)

janney Montgomery Scott LLC

2008 - 2018 (10 years)

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