Joseph Nelligan

Advisor at Merrill

Credentials

Series 66

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Mendham, NJ

About

Joseph Nelligan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive wealth management services by listening closely to clients’ needs and developing strategies aligned with their goals. Drawing on Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking capabilities, he addresses multiple facets of clients' financial lives.

With decades of experience in wealth management, investing, accounting, and business, Joseph focuses on areas including college education planning, retirement income, liquidity management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and portfolio management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Joseph earned his bachelor's degree from Drexel University.

Beyond his advisory role, Joseph participates in community service through volunteer work with the Delaware Valley Alzheimer's Association. His personal interests include golfing, music, spending time with family, and traveling. He describes himself as a committed problem solver dedicated to making a meaningful difference in his clients' lives.

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2017 - Present (9 years)

Merrill lynch, pierce, Fenner & Smith incorporated

2017 - Present (9 years)

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

2009 - 2017 (8 years)

Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated

2007 - 2017 (10 years)

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