John Newbanks is a First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager who joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1987. John graduated from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and earned a Master of Business Administration degree with Honors from the University of Notre Dame. John holds the CFP® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
*A Portfolio Manager can help clients pursue their objectives by managing on a discretionary basis his own Personalized or Defined Strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies.*Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete a CFP® Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
As a Merrill advisor, I offer advice and guidance based on you and your family's goals and priorities. We put you at the center of our focus -- not the markets -- so you can better understand the pros and cons of every decision you make. As your needs or market conditions change, I can work together with you to adjust your plan as needed.
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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.