Stephen J. Brindle has been providing clients with financial advice and guidance since he began his career with Merrill in 2008. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from James Madison University with a European business concentration and environmental studies minor. In 2011, he earned the CFP^® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Steve was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2023, 2024, and 2025** and Forbes “Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list in 2022, 2023, and 2024. * (published annually July - Sept. Rankings based on data as of March 31of current year).

Steve is active in the local community and leads volunteer outreach efforts through the Responsible Citizens Committee in the Harrisburg office. Outside of Merrill, he enjoys spending time with family, hiking, mountaineering, fly fishing, volleyball, traveling, photography, and serving on the Fort Hunter board. Steve and his wife, Christine, reside in Clarks Valley with their two children, Emerson and Avery, and dog, Teddy.

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