Christopher Marzella

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

29 years

About

Christopher Marzella is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. He focuses on developing strategies and providing advice for individuals, their families, and their businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives.

Chris has experience in helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and addressing challenges related to significant transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or the sale of a business. He also provides access to Bank of America for clients' commercial banking and financing needs and collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors on estate planning services. Chris holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma/GED from Baruch College.

Chris resides in East Brunswick with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters, Nicolette and Alexandra.

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

Concentrated stock management Business exit / sale strategy Inheritance planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management

Work history

Bank Of America N.A

2012 - Present (14 years)

Merrill lynch, pierce, Fenner & Smith incorporated

2012 - Present (14 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, RICP®, EA

Metuchen, NJ

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Series 66

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Catherine C

Series 63, Series 66

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Damon M

Series 66

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