Chris Bernal
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Senior Vice President, International Wealth Advisor
NMLS #521515
401 East Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954.357.4504
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Understanding your life priorities is an important part of the relationship with you. It’s not just about markets and returns, it’s about what matters most to you.  I can collaborate to help create a personalized plan designed around you, your family, your goals and your aspirations.
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Chris holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, CFP® certification and relies upon his experience while working closely with clients to develop tailored strategies across multiple wealth disciplines, implementing cohesive frameworks designed to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth effectively. Chris begins each relationship by gaining a thorough understanding of each client’s unique circumstances, encompassing his or her personal history, family dynamics, motivations, and passions. He then applies his knowledge of investment management, cash management, retirement strategy, trust and estate planning services, and banking services through Bank of America, N.A., to design customized approaches for each client. Chris, in tandem with a client's other professional advisors, takes into consideration the potential impact of current tax regulations on the differing aspects of each client's financial situation.

Chris joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Houston Honors College. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC® designation in addition to the CFP® certification.  Chris lives in Hollywood, Florida with his wife and children, including their Cocker Spaniel, rescued Greyhound and rescued cat.  In his free time, Chris enjoys fishing and camping with his family, cooking, golfing and playing tennis.

About Me
Welcome

My goal is to connect you to the people, plan and process that best fit your unique ambitions. We help you pursue your personal goals, such as planning for and funding your children's educations; helping to ensure that your retirement lifestyle their and potential health care costs are covered; and creating a personalized plan designed to help you achieve your family's long-term goals. Everything I do for and with you takes into account your personal perspectives and priorities. I aim to bring simplicity and transparency to the complexities of investing, making the intimidating task of wealth planning an exciting journey of managing and helping you reach your goals.

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Eva Del Calzo
Assistant Vice President, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
954.357.4526
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Christopher Bernal is registered to do business in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, PR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI.