Timothy D Riggenbach

About Timothy D Riggenbach

Working as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, I offer over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. With a life long desire to help individuals, families, and business owners reach their financial goals, I offer a Goals Based Wealth Management philosophy that is customized to you and your personal goals. Utilizing the global investment opportunities of Merrill Lynch and offering the banking convenience of Bank of America, I help you design and implement a personal plan to reach your financial goals. My diverse work history includes over ten years on the Trading Floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where I worked as an Interst Rate Analyst for an international client base. After that I spent five years in the Transportation Industry negotiating rates with Fortune 100 companies such as Coca Cola and Alcoa. The next ten years I worked in Mortage Lending, Small Business Lending and as a Banking Branch Manager / Assistant Vice President. As the Third District Councilman in Peoria I have been actively involved in spearheading the redevelopment efforts in the historic East Bluff. Building bipartisan coalitions and working for common sense solutions is a trademark of my tenure on the City Council. The proud father of five children, I have three adult daughters and two high school age sons. We also received our foster care license in 2009.Whether it is my work at Merrill Lynch, as the Councilman or as a father, serving the needs of others is what keeps me going day after day.

Experience

1. Vice President Senior Financial Advisor

   Merrill Lynch

   Sep 2012 — Present

   With a passion of helping families and business owners reach their financial goals, I have been with Merrill Lynch since 2012 and in the finance industry for over 30 years. My diverse background as an interest rate analyst, small business lender and mortgage loan officer gives me first hand knowledge of the challenges faced. It also gives me a unique ability to uncover needs and to provide efficient and effective solutions. Having many partnerships within Merrill Lynch / Bank of America, provides me with ample resources in goals based planning, business services, lending, retirement plans, annuities, as well as traditional wealth management. Serving as Peoria’s Third District Councilman since 2009, I am proud to be active throughout the community. I have three adult daughters and two sons who attend Peoria Public Schools. We also became a licensed foster care family in 2008. Whether it is my work as a father, a Councilman or as your Financial Advisor, serving the needs of others is what keeps me coming to work each day. Equipped with the best resources and research in the industry, my team oversees the finances for families and businesses throughout Central Illinois. Offering a dynamic and diverse approach to each situation, we are proud of the value we provide and welcome you to learn more.

Education

• Illinois State University

  Bachelor, Business Administration

• Benedict Language School

  Winterthur, Switzerland, German Language Studies

Skills

• Leadership Development
• Program Management
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Organizational Development
• Government
• Nonprofits
• New Business Development
• Mortgage Lending
• Coaching
• Economic Development
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Loans
• Credit
• Negotiation
• Management
• Banking
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• Analysis
• Event Planning
• Business Planning
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Finance
• Community Development
• Public Speaking
• Entrepreneurship
• Fundraising