Seth Hammerbeck

Advisor at Merrill

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Credentials

Series 66

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Modesto, CA 95354

About

Seth Hammerbeck is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Additionally, Seth can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.

Seth holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He earned his bachelor's degree from the California State University System. Through ongoing advice and support, he assists clients as their financial needs evolve over time.

Expertise

General retirement planning Wealth management

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2024 - Present (2 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2024 - Present (2 years)

Unemployed

2024 - 2024 (1 year)

fidelity Investments

2022 - 2024 (2 years)

Equitable Advisors, LLC

2020 - 2022 (2 years)

Sportsman's Warehouse

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

California State University, Chico

2018 - 2020 (2 years)

Tennis Warehouse

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

City and County of San Francisco

2016 - 2020 (4 years)

Cuesta College

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

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