Tophel Secuskie
Advisor at Merrill
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About
Tophel Secuskie serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, bringing a personalized approach to wealth management. Since beginning his financial services career with Merrill in 2018, he focuses on understanding the various aspects of his clients’ financial lives to craft integrated strategies tailored to their goals. His expertise encompasses college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and retirement income strategies.
Tophel earned a Bachelor's Degree from DePauw University, where he also played defensive end for the football team. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also maintains professional credentials as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).
Outside of his professional role, Tophel lives in Rockville, Indiana with his wife, Emily, and their two children. He is involved in the community as a coach for the Parke Heritage High School varsity football team and volunteers with the Rockville Youth League. His personal interests include baseball, biking, boating, fishing, football, hiking, hunting, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.
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
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d
Expertise
Wealth management
Retirement income strategy
General retirement planning
ESG / Sustainable investing
Charitable giving & philanthropy
Demographic focus
Parents
Work history
Bank of America, N.A.
2018 - Present (8 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
2018 - Present (8 years)
FutureX Industries
2015 - 2018 (3 years)
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Todd D
Series 63, Series 65
Terre Haute, IN
Merrill
Todd Dorman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Terre Haute, Indiana. He has been serving clients in the financial services industry since 1986, with a tenure at Merrill Lynch starting in 1999 where he played a key role in opening the Terre Haute office. Todd has also held the position of Resident Director of this office for ten years. Throughout his career, Todd has focused on areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He develops cash flow strategies and customized wealth management solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity requirements, investment goals, and associated costs. Todd holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Todd graduated from Indiana State University with an associate’s degree in Business Management and played varsity tennis there for four years. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked as a tennis teaching professional. He is involved in the community as an assistant varsity tennis coach at Terre Haute South High School. Todd resides in Terre Haute with his wife, Patty, and they have five daughters and one son. His personal interests include baseball, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and spending time with his family.
Jessica L
Series 66
Terre Haute, IN
Edward Jones
John T
Series 66
Terre Haute, IN
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Mark M
CFP®, Series 66
Terre Haute, IN
Edward Jones
Kyle S
Series 66
Terre Haute, IN
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Paul C
Series 66
Terre Haute, IN
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