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Marissa Willis
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
3700 N Capital Of Texas Hwy
Austin TX 78746
(512) 795.2163
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Accessible, knowledgeable and experienced, I am committed to building and maintaining a strong relationship with you. I am passionate about what I do and I bring that passion to helping you and your family make what may be the most important financial decisions of your lives.
Profile

Marissa has been a part of the financial services industry since 2006 and joined Merrill in 2015, when she relocated to Texas from California. Her focus is on developing tailored strategies for high-net-worth clients, their families, and their businesses to help them pursue both short- and long-term financial goals. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Marissa helps individuals and families formulate a strategic financial plans based on their individual circumstances .Uniquely, Marissa specializes in divorce financial planning, assisting clients with the financial nuances of a divorce. With her CDFA® designation, Marissa works closely with clients to review their financial situation, determine financial needs & goals, and simplifies the asset transfer process.
Marissa attended Colorado State studying business and finance. Marissa has achieved the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, certification Certified Private Wealth Advisor® and Certified Divorce Financial Advisor® accreditations. In her free time, Marissa and her husband Mat are busy with their daughter Ryann and new son, Jordan. Additionally, they enjoy golfing and traveling.

Recognition
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023-2025
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023-2024
(Published annually Aug - September. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
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About Me
Welcome

As your Merrill advisor, I take the time to understand what's important to you so I can provide personalized investment strategies built around your priorities, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs and goals. Thoughtful advice and guidance is provided to help you achieve your goals, including those related to your preferred lifestyle and desire to secure a legacy that can last beyond your lifetime.

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CDFA® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® are trademarks of The Institute for Divorce Financial AnalystsTM.
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.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.
Marissa Willis is registered to do business in AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.