Steven Goethel
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Steven Goethel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting high net worth individuals, families, and businesses with personalized wealth management solutions. He focuses on areas such as legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Steven collaborates closely with Merrill Private Wealth Management to offer wealth management strategies for clients with assets exceeding $5 million.
Steven’s approach emphasizes building long-term client relationships through regular, personalized contact. He listens to each client’s unique financial situation, including their investment preferences and goals, and provides tailored asset allocation recommendations. His services cover a range of financial opportunities including investment, retirement, insurance, and estate planning. Steven holds several FINRA registrations including Series 7, Series 66, and Series 31, as well as the 215 license for Life, Health, and Variable annuities. He is a Portfolio Manager who manages discretionary personalized or defined strategies incorporating individual securities and Merrill’s model portfolios.
Steven graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Florida’s Coggin College of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Steven lives in Tequesta, FL, with his wife, two children, and two dogs. He is actively involved in community organizations including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Captains for Clean Water, and Friends of the Everglades. His personal interests include adventure sports, fishing, boating, and spending time outdoors with his family.
Bank Of America,Na
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner &Amp; Smith, Inc.
2010 - Present (16 years)
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