Local Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor, Bloomfield Hills Resident, Named Among 2016 Barron's Top 100 Women Financial Advisors

Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor and Bloomfield Hills resident Melissa Spickler was recently recognized by Barron’s as one of the Top 100 Women Financial Advisors. This is the fifth year in a row Spickler is included among Barron’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors.

This recognition is not only an industry honor, but also a testament to her accomplishments. Spickler, who joined Merrill Lynch in 1980, holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation. Melissa has served as a member of Merrill Lynch’s Advisory Council to Management. In 2015, Melissa received the Outstanding Business Leader Award from Northwood University, and she is the executive director of the Detroit Area Chapter of the Women’s Exchange.

Melissa was also named on the Barron’s list of Top 1200 Financial Advisors in 2014, 2015, and 2016. She has been on the Registered Rep’s list of Top 50 Wirehouse Women for the past six years.

She earned he bachelor’s degree in criminal law from Michigan State University.

In compiling the list for “America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors,” Barron’s takes into consideration client assets; return on assets; client satisfaction and retention; compliance records and community involvement, among other criteria.