Bradford Porter
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Firm
Merrill
Location
Guilford, CT 06437
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
33 years
Bradford Porter is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working from the West Hartford office as part of the Porter Wolf Wealth Management Group. He collaborates closely with his team to assist clients in determining their financial goals and implementing tailored strategies.
With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Porter focuses on wealth management strategies involving mutual funds, equity management, bonds, and options. His client specialties include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies.
Mr. Porter holds an Associate's Degree from Mitchell College, as well as Bachelor's Degrees from the University of New Hampshire and the University of Connecticut. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Westbrook, CT, he lives with his wife Melissa and their four children. Outside of work, Mr. Porter enjoys baseball, boating, football, hiking, racquetball, soccer, table tennis, tennis, skiing, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family.
Bank Of America,Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
2006 - Present (20 years)
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