John Gould has been a part of the financial services industry since 2002, and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. John focuses on clients’ goals and concerns, offering the goals based wealth management process, global resources, and up to the moment web technology that complement his ability to help clients pursue the financial lifestyle that is most meaningful to them.
John assists clients in identifying and prioritizing their various goals, including estate planning services, investments, tax minimization strategies, wealth transfer, and retirement income. He then develops strategies that may be customized to fit their personal circumstances, and their own unique feelings and attitudes. John works hard to gain clients’ trust, and is committed to helping optimize their resources so they can make the most of what they have.
John has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Finance from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and in addition, he has his MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
John was born in Fort Worth, grew up in Palmer, Texas, and currently resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Stacey. In addition, John is the proud father of three grown daughters, and two grandsons.
My mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you'd like it to be tomorrow. I help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. My approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.
Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life
The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.
