Tim and his team work with individuals and families to define and achieve their financial goals. He recognizes his ultimate responsibility to clients is to help them build a solid foundation on which to make their financial decisions with confidence. Tim takes a very hands on role in following through for clients to make sure their needs are always taken care of with the highest level of attention, and that financial strategies are effectively implemented.
Having access to an array of Merrill specialists, Tim advises clients on wealth accumulation, preservation and transfer through the creation of individually customized wealth management strategies utilizing a defined process. This process includes portfolio development, education planning, liability management, tax minimization and insurance planning, with specific emphasis on helping to attain a lifetime retirement income stream. In addition, he also provides strategies pertaining to concentrated stock positions, company stock options, liquidity and alternative investment.
Together with clients, they create a flexible, goals based strategy to guide in the following:
-Analyzing needs and goals.
-Evaluating overall financial situation.
-Establish time horizon and investment risk tolerance.
-Develop an asset allocation based on objectives.
-Create the strategy and review investment performance on an regular basis.
Tim’s goal is to help guide clients so they can make informed choices that fit with their near-and long-term goals. He will also set up appointments for an in-person meeting as needed, such as to discuss life changing events, career transitioning, retirement, portfolio performance, changes in goals and objectives, asset allocation and rebalancing.
Tim joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007 after spending 9 years with another prominent investment firm. In addition, Tim holds the designation of CRPC, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp.
Tim enjoys spending his free time with his family-wife Shana, daughters Talia and Brooke and son Bryce. They are active members in the Fairfax Station, VA community in which they reside.
Some or all alternative investment programs may not be in the best interest of certain investors. No assurance can be given that any alternative investment’s investment objectives will be achieved.
My mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you'd like it to be tomorrow. I help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. My approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.
Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life
The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.