Mary Thompson

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Avalon, NJ

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

19 years

About

Mary Thompson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2006. She guides clients through a disciplined wealth management process, developing strategies tailored to their goals and priorities—such as home purchases, education funding, divorce transitions, retirement security, and legacy planning. Mary's approach involves aligning investment strategies with clients’ liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon, and may include sustainable or impact investing to reflect clients’ values.

In addition to individual wealth management, Mary collaborates with business owners and plan sponsors to establish and manage employee benefit plans. She holds the Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designation, which is among the highest within the firm for retirement plan services, helping clients meet fiduciary responsibilities and providing employee education for retirement readiness. Mary also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor™ (CPFA), and Chartered SRI Counselor™ (CSRIC) designations.

Mary earned her bachelor's degree from The Pennsylvania State University. She lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania with her husband and three children. She is actively involved in her community as a volunteer in her children’s schools and a member of Saint Katharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church.

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

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Parents Women Professionals

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2011 - Present (15 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2006 - Present (20 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

James B

Series 66

Avalon, NJ

Fidelity

James Barron is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans that address their individual short- and long-term goals. He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families to maintain trust and reliability. James has professional experience as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2024, a Broker at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2021, and an Associate Advisor at New Horizons Wealth Management from 2017 to 2019. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Wealth management

Allison K

Series 66

Cape May Court House, NJ

Edward Jones

General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer General retirement planning Wealth management Doctor or Medical Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics

William A

Series 63, Series 65

Wildwood Crest, NJ

Merrill

William Adolph is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1995, he has provided wealth management services to high-net-worth families, corporate executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Bill holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree in international politics from Pennsylvania State University. Bill is also a member of the Penn State Varsity "S" Club and serves as a mentor for student-athletes through the Penn State Teammates for Life program. He and his wife, Barbra, reside in Media, Pennsylvania, with their three children. Bill enjoys fishing, golfing, hunting, reading, running, skiing, surfing, woodworking, and spending time with his family. Recognized for his professional achievements, he has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times, including in 2024.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Executive Parents Mid-Career Professionals Women Professionals

Jacqueline F

Series 66

Wildwood Crest, NJ

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management

Sarah S

Series 66

Sea Isle City, NJ

Edward Jones

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Technology Professional Doctor or Medical Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics Values-based investing Religious/faith focused Women Professionals

Brian A

Series 66

Wildwood, NJ

Fidelity

Brian Aguilar is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he assists clients with retirement planning, asset allocation, income strategies, estate planning considerations, and addressing family and legacy needs. He works closely with clients to support their financial goals throughout various life events. Brian has held positions as a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2015 to 2019, and as a Vice President and Branch Manager at E*Trade Financial from 2006 to 2015. His professional experience spans over a decade in financial consulting and branch management. Outside of his professional career, Brian has interests in beach activities, fitness, pets, and tennis.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer
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