Shydler Wealth Management

Jennifer Shydler is a Senior Vice President, a Wealth Management Advisor, and the founder of the Shydler Wealth Management Group at Merrill. Jennifer and her team bring genuine joy and enthusiasm to their work, gratified to make clients’ lives easier and less stressful through a more purposeful approach to their finances. They look to create a positive, lasting impact on clients and their loved ones, firmly focusing on the long-term well-being of each person or family.   Jennifer has earned a number of national accolades for her work, recognition that she believes reflects the caliber and contributions of her team and the clients they are proud to serve.   Jennifer has also been recognized with one of Merrill’s most esteemed honors, the David Brady Award, which is named for David Brady, a Merrill financial advisor who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He was highly respected for putting the client first and giving back to his community. The award that bears his name was created in 2007 and seeks to honor individuals within Bank of America Corporation Global Wealth & Investment Management who continue to emulate David’s ethos.   Clients from varied paths look to Jennifer for assistance. Some are medical professionals who appreciate the time that she creates in their schedules by simplifying the intersection of their personal and professional wealth. Other clients include retirees, women, and widows, who sense Jennifer’s genuine interest in helping them organize their wealth, reduce stress, and grow in confidence as decision makers. Still others include investors who have traditionally managed their own portfolios, but who recognize value in having a trustworthy resource for the years that lie ahead, either to reduce their own time commitments or to nurture a reliable relationship for their loved ones. Finally, nonprofit institutions engage Jennifer’s assistance to support their obligations concerning fiduciary asset management.   Jennifer has significant tenure with the firm—a continuity that helps her connect clients to impactful capabilities, enterprise wide. She began her career with Bank of America in 1999 and has served as a Financial Advisor with Merrill since 2008. Committed to professional excellence, she holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Jennifer has also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor designations as well as a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor within the firm. A lifelong learner, Jennifer is self motivated to continuously pursue additional knowledge to better serve her clients. She earned her B.S. in Finance with distinction in Financial Services, Cum Laude, from San Diego State University.   Very active in her community, Jennifer has served as a “Big Sister” for more than 16 years to her "Little Sister" Jala. She also is a member of the Executive Board for the Tyler Robinson Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports pediatric cancer patients and their families. Eager to give back, she also volunteers with the Three Square Food Bank and teaches a wealth planning course for the UNLV Women’s Research Institute.    A fifth-generation Las Vegan, Jennifer is proud to have put down roots in her home city. She and her husband, Mark Wiley, love spending time with their young son, Andy, who keeps them active, busy, and very happy. In her free moments, Jennifer loves listening to live music, hosting friends at her home, crafting, and traveling. She welcomes the opportunity to trade ideas on new travel destinations and share some of her own favorites—New York City, Maui, and Pacific Beach/San Diego.