Bobby Pulgarin
Advisor at Merrill
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About
Bobby Pulgarin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He serves families and business owners throughout Central and Coastal North Carolina, providing personalized financial strategies aimed at growing and protecting wealth. His client focus areas include liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning, with expertise in retirement planning, investment management, and 401(k) and business retirement plans.
Bobby holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from Lee Christian School and an Associate's Degree from Central Carolina Community College. Bobby’s approach centers on building long-term relationships grounded in integrity and clarity by understanding clients’ priorities and delivering strategies that align with their goals.
Outside of his professional work, Bobby enjoys antiquing, chess, fishing, hunting, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies. His philosophy emphasizes helping families and business owners uncover what matters most and create personalized financial plans to pursue their objectives.
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
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d
Expertise
General retirement planning
Wealth management
Occupation focus
Founder/Business Owner
Work history
Bank of America N.A.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
2022 - Present (4 years)
PNC BANK
2020 - 2022 (2 years)
Lidl Grocery
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
DICKS Sporting Goods
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
BP Cycleworks
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Central Carolina Community College
2014 - 2022 (8 years)
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Mary S
Series 66
Southern Pines, NC
Edward Jones
Colleen W
Series 63, Series 65
Aberdeen, NC
Fidelity
Colleen Williams is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She collaborates with clients and their advisors to develop financial plans tailored to the unique needs of clients and their families. Colleen has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2008. Her professional background includes positions as a Planning Consultant, Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Defined Contribution Representative. Outside of her professional work, Colleen has personal interests that include cars, horseback riding, museums, running, skiing, and traveling.
Troy S
Series 63, Series 66
Pinehurst, NC
Edward Jones
Tia C
Series 66
Southern Pines, NC
Edward Jones
Merralee T
Series 66
Southern Pines, NC
Edward Jones
Barbara L
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Pinehurst, NC
Merrill
Barbara Lutke is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on creating personalized financial strategies that align with her clients’ individual goals, adapting to changing market conditions while leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. Barbara holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed her high school education at Ridgewood High School. In addition to her professional role, she actively participates in community volunteer work, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.
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