Like the platform but tax forms are always out at the last possible time other companies are…read moreavailable much sooner so they hold up tax planning

So came here to see Charles and he was not here, but if you would like a free copy of his book you…read morecan pick it up here. I called it Charles Swag! (Humor!) anyways.... Actually needed to get some information about setting up a little account for a grandchild and how that would work etc. The folks here are very nice and full of great information. If you have investing concerns or tax sheltering questions they have Certified Financial Planners that are available to advise you and help with those muddy waters of IRA's or 401k's or BMI's.....no I think the gym helps with that one, but the investment associated here can certainly provide you with the tools and information you need to make the right investment decisions. If you feel a need for a snack while your waiting, they have a primo kitchen area full of goodies and drinks to choose from and.....they even offer you more snacks. Disregard the Fidelity Investments commercial on the TV, which I thought was hilarious and inappropriate laughter started coming from me. I guess you can't block cable news.

William Merriam has been my financial advisor since 2008. I couldn't be happier. He puts me at ease…read morewith my portfolio. Bill was the advisor for the Queens Harbour Investment Club. A number of residents work with Bill Merriam and are super happy with the performance. He is is proactive and not the kind of broker that racks of a lot of trading fees.

From the owner: William (Bill) H. Merriam III is currently serving as Managing Director, Senior Resident Director,…read moreand Wealth Management Advisor for the Merrill Lynch South Point, and has been providing wealth management advice since 1990.

I've been a Fidelity customer for over thirty years, they offer a great platform for investing,…read moretrading and banking! Fidelity website is top notch! However the Jacksonville center has been of limited help they've constantly trying push me into a management account, which I don't want! Did that years ago for one year and regretted it, lost $!

Did you know that you really don't even need to go into one of these investments places to open an…read moreaccount? Just sit at your computer and fill out the forms online and your done. They send you stuff in the mail and your can make deposits via electronic or walking in with checks. Check with each type of Investment type group to find out their minimum deposit before opening an account and sometimes if you are referred by a friend you get extra stuff/trades. If you are new to investing, they have people who will guide you and help you. They will not tell you what to pick to invest in, but they will give you the tools you need to make informed decisions. It may seem scary at first and it does take a while to get use to it, but saving and watching your money grow for your future is very important. A lot of the investment places off free classes which are also great for first time investors. My thought on investing is if you like a company and a lot of people seem to like it, invest in it, even if it's just a few bucks. You can always keep adding more. And that's my tip of the day.

Be carefully you walk near the lake or their property, even though there is a walking trail that…read moreblends in with the hotels walking trail. The MALL COP will stop you and act like your the biggest treat to the world. She will get on the phone and get all dramatic with codes and how she securing the sidewalks.

They have a lovely sidewalk in the back. The lake has a circular path that connects shops to a…read morehotel and some apartments/condos. The segment where Merrill Lynch is located is monitored closely by a security guard who will immediately confront anyone who tried to use the path. Be a good neighbor and let people use your connecting path.