Mike Cromer is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Mike works closely with clients throughout the United States, providing them with the one-on-one attention, strategy, and guidance to help them pursue their goals more effectively. Clients from varied paths seek his assistance. Many are executives who have had great careers in corporate America. Others are professionals, business owners, and retirees. Whatever a client’s background, Mike takes the time to invest deeply in his relationships, gaining an in-depth understanding of each client’s situation so that he can better support their ambitions and advance their priorities.

Asked why he enjoys his work, Mike points to his close interactions with clients. “I love when clients become friends and friends become clients,” he says. A capable problem solver, Mike helps clients tackle meaningful goals in their financial lives: charting a path to retirement, designing a tax-sensitive portfolio, sending children or grandchildren to college, purchasing a first or second home or even a motorcoach, planning the sale or transfer of a business, or passing wealth strategically to the rising generation. Mike emphasizes that his interests are aligned with those of the clients he serves: “We sit on the same side of the table,” he shares, resulting in a genuine dedication to their well-being. That commitment is demonstrated in the decisions he makes, the responsiveness he offers, and the reliability he provides, becoming a trusted member of a client’s inner circle.

Mike has worked as a Financial Advisor with Merrill since 2003. He began his career in 2001 at UBS, also serving as a Financial Advisor. A graduate of the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNC Greensboro, Mike was a member of the golf team and continues to enjoy the sport in his free hours—often with clients and friends. Committed to professional excellence, he has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor^TM designation.

Mike and his wife, Paige, enjoy spending time in the mountains of North Carolina in the summers. They are active supporters of Elk River Helping Hands based in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

Outside the office, Mike likes to stay fit, travel to new destinations, and host friends and family for dinner. A barbecue enthusiast, he may be willing to share his secrets with a select few.

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