MICHAEL COPELAN
Financial Advisor
NMLS #1569194
187 Parfitt Way SW
Suite 100
Bainbridge Island WA 98110
(206) 855.4463
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At the core of my practice is a commitment to trust, simplicity, and long term vision. I help successful individuals and families with $3 million to $10 million in net worth build and preserve generational wealth through personalized, relationship-driven financial planning. As a CFP® professional at Merrill, my approach goes beyond investments. I coordinate the full financial picture from tax efficiency and estate planning strategies to banking, lending, and liquidity - so clients can make confident decisions with clarity and purpose. By putting planning first, I provide the structure and insight clients need to align their wealth with what matters most today and for generations to come. *Banking and Lending Services are through Bank of America, N.A.
Profile

I am a dedicated financial advisor with experience in providing comprehensive wealth planning services for individuals and families. Focusing on personalized wealth management, I take a holistic approach to help clients navigate their financial journeys and achieve their long-term goals.With extensive knowledge in areas such as retirement planning, tax optimization, and financial strategy, I am committed to crafting tailored financial strategies that align with each client's unique values and aspirations. I believe that effective financial planning is not just about numbers, it's about understanding client's dreams and helping them build a secure future.I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner, and am continually enhancing my knowledge to stay ahead in the ever-evolving financial landscape. Outside of my professional endeavors, I am a dedicated father of three and am actively involved in youth sports, volunteering in the arts, and committed to building my community on the Olympic Peninsula.Based on Bainbridge Island, I am passionate about empowering families to make informed financial decisions, helping to ensure they can focus on what truly matters.*Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.

About Me
Philosophy

Communication is instrumental to managing life's challenges. That's why I work to engage you and your family in the financial decision-making process. Communicating openly with family members on the sometimes-difficult subject of wealth can be a challenge. I can help facilitate these discussions and offer personalized financial strategies designed to educate the younger generation about how assets may be invested.

Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Nissrine El Hamouche
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Ross Morand
Alternative Investments Regional Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Tom Lawson
Endowment and Foundation Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
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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.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
MICHAEL COPELAN is registered to do business in AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MN, MT, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA.
Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, SE-AWMA™, and the SE-AWMA™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.