Andrew Lavelle

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Avalon, NJ

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

7 years

About

Andrew Lavelle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Greater Philadelphia area. He serves a national clientele consisting of high-achieving professionals, including executives, business owners, and real estate investors. Andrew and his team provide comprehensive wealth management services focused on integrating portfolio management, lending strategies, tax mitigation, and estate planning into cohesive, personalized plans.

Andrew specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and supports clients through significant financial events such as liquidity events, real estate acquisitions, and managing taxable assets. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), he assists business owners with transition planning including sales, recapitalizations, and succession.

He earned both a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Scranton. Andrew is involved in community initiatives including the Military Support & Assistance Group (MSAG) at Bank of America. His team has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for Pennsylvania in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner Real Estate Professional

Demographic focus

Established Professionals

Work history

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2018 - Present (8 years)

Manayunk Brewing Co.

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

Unemployed

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Applied Medical

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Serta Simmons Bedding Co.

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

James B

Series 66

Avalon, NJ

Fidelity

James Barron is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that address their individual short- and long-term goals. He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families to maintain trust and reliability. James has professional experience as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024, a Broker at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2021, and an Associate Advisor at New Horizons Wealth Management from 2017 to 2019. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Wealth management

Allison K

Series 66

Cape May Court House, NJ

Edward Jones

General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Doctor or Medical Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics

William A

Series 63, Series 65

Wildwood Crest, NJ

Merrill

William Adolph is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1995, he has provided wealth management services to high-net-worth families, corporate executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Bill holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree in international politics from Pennsylvania State University. Bill is also a member of the Penn State Varsity "S" Club and serves as a mentor for student-athletes through the Penn State Teammates for Life program. He and his wife, Barbra, reside in Media, Pennsylvania, with their three children. Bill enjoys fishing, golfing, hunting, reading, running, skiing, surfing, woodworking, and spending time with his family. Recognized for his professional achievements, he has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times, including in 2024.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive Parents Mid-Career Professionals Women Professionals

Jacqueline F

Series 66

Wildwood Crest, NJ

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management

Sarah S

Series 66

Sea Isle City, NJ

Edward Jones

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Technology Professional Doctor or Medical Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics Values-based investing Religious/faith focused Women Professionals

Brian A

Series 66

Wildwood, NJ

Fidelity

Brian Aguilar is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he assists clients with retirement planning, asset allocation, income strategies, estate planning considerations, and addressing family and legacy needs. He works closely with clients to support their financial goals throughout various life events. Brian has held positions as a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2015 to 2019, and as a Vice President and Branch Manager at E*Trade Financial from 2006 to 2015. His professional experience spans over a decade in financial consulting and branch management. Outside of his professional career, Brian has interests in beach activities, fitness, pets, and tennis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer
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