James Stager
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Firm
Merrill
Location
State College, PA 16801
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
26 years
James Stager is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management strategies and retirement planning for high net worth individuals and business owners. James works closely with successful families to invest and preserve assets to help achieve their retirement and legacy goals.
James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a minor in Anthropology from the College of William and Mary, and an MBA with a concentration in strategic planning and finance from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. He has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).
In addition to his professional work, James is active in community and alumni activities. He has served on the College of William and Mary Reunion Committee and is involved with wildlife conservation organizations such as Ducks Unlimited and the Wild Sheep Foundation.
Bank Of America, N.a.
2017 - Present (9 years)
Merrill lynch, pierce, Fenner & Smith incorporated
2017 - Present (9 years)
UBS FInancial Services Inc
2008 - 2017 (9 years)
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