Alec Gober
Advisor at Merrill
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About
Alec Gober is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Alec provides guidance on a range of financial topics, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. He also offers access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.
Alec holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Polo Community High School, an Associate's Degree from Sauk Valley Community College, and a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University, where he also attended prior without degree conferment. Alec emphasizes building ongoing relationships with clients to provide continuous advice and guidance as their financial needs evolve.
Expertise
General retirement planning
Wealth management
Work history
Bank of America, N.A.
2024 - Present (2 years)
Merrill
2024 - Present (2 years)
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
2023 - 2024 (1 year)
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
2023 - 2024 (1 year)
AGIA
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Valic Financial Advisors Inc
2021 - 2023 (2 years)
Unemployed
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Northwestern Mutual
2020 - 2020 (1 year)
Change Of Pace
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Unemployed
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
Western Illinois university
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Change Of Pace
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Birdland Skate Park
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
The Red Ox
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
Change Of Pace
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Sauk valley college
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Casey's General Store
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Disclosures
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Daisy F
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Rockford, IL
Edward Jones
Kristen R
Series 66
Rockford, IL
Edward Jones
Casondra R
Series 66
Loves Park, IL
Edward Jones
Scott J
Series 66
Rockford, IL
Edward Jones
John L
Series 66
Rockford, IL
Merrill
John Larson is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2000, John has focused on helping clients build comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs. His client expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in the Rockford community, John attended Guilford High School. He is actively involved locally, having served on the board of The First Tee of Rockford, as Chair of the Finance Committee and board member of the OSF College of Nursing, and participating in the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. John is married to his wife Chris and they have two children. His personal interests include golfing, running, and spending time with his family.
Karre C
ChFC®, Series 66
Rockford, IL
Edward Jones
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