Lev Marcus

Research Analyst

As a Research Analyst, Lev works to improve Merriman’s core investment solutions using an evidenced based approach. Lev spends his days researching specific topics, performing custom client analyses, preparing client materials and improving automated systems. Before joining Merriman, Lev gained experience at Parametric Portfolio Associates a quantitative asset management firm.

Lev has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington where he studied physics and astronomy. While at UW Lev competed in pole vault and is still active in the community around Seattle, coaching at high schools and local camps.

Lev is currently a 2021 CFA Level II candidate and hopes to complete his CFA designation in the future.

April is Financial Literacy Month

Apr 13, 2023

Since April is Financial Literacy Month, Wealth Advisor Alan Hensley shares some personal and professional stories highlighting how Merriman empowers our clients to live fully by providing peace of mind in their financial lives.

The SVB Bank Collapse and What It Means For You

Mar 15, 2023

The speed at which the SVB collapse happened showed us what a run looks like in an age when information travels almost instantaneously and money can be requested from anywhere via a simple request from a phone. Here are some insights from Merriman Chief Investment Officer, Kristi de Grys.

Quarter in Review: Q4 2022 Market Update

Jan 12, 2023

Q4 2022 Market Update from Merriman CIO, Kristi de Grys

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Aimee Butler & Chris Waclawik Promoted to Principals

Merriman Wealth Management, LLC, an independent wealth management firm with over $3.5 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce the promotion of two new principals – Wealth Advisors Aimee Butler, CFP®, and Chris Waclawik, AFC®, CFP®.

Geoff Curran and Paige Lee Added to Merriman’s Investment Committee

Merriman Wealth Management, LLC, an independent wealth management firm with over $3.6 billion in assets under management, is pleased to announce the additions of Geoffrey Curran, CPA/ABV, CFA, CFP® and Paige Lee, CFA, CFP®, CSRICTM to the firm’s investment committee.

Merriman Wealth Management, LLC, Opens New Office in Bellevue, Moves Seattle Location

Wealth management firm Merriman is opening a new office in Bellevue as part of its strategic growth plan.

10 Reasons Why Clients Hire Us

Over the past few years, we’ve been asking our clients—to hear it in their own words—about the value they gain from working with us. Check out these top ten reasons why clients hire us.

What Women Need to Know When Working With a Financial Advisor | 5 Tips

I was recently reminded of a troubling statistic: Two-thirds of women do not trust their advisors. This is troubling, largely because it’s so preventable. Check out these tips all women should be aware of to improve this relationship and strengthen their financial futures.

How to Report Your 2020 RMD Rollover on Your Tax Return

One of the provisions of the CARES Act was a suspension of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). For individuals who took a distribution early in 2020, they were given the opportunity to “undo” part or all of that distribution by returning funds to their IRA by August 31, 2020. Learn more about the tax reporting.

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Lev Marcus

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