Bridgewater Businessman Recognized as Top Advisor

Merrill Lynch financial advisor Elliott Kugel, who works in the Bridgewater officers, has been nationally recognized among the top advisors in New Jersey by Barron’s magazine in its annual “America’s Top 1,000 Advisors: State-by-State” list, published in February.

In total, 293 Merrill Lynch advisors are included on this year’s list, the most advisors for any firm. Kugel was also included on this list in 2012, 2011 and 2010, and has been a part of Merrill Lynch’s Bridgewater office for 20 years.

Elliott’s recognition on this inaugural list is an industry honor and recognition of his accomplishments. He has been a reoccurring name on this list having also been named to it in 2012, 2011 and 2010; a testament to his success in the industry.

Elliott has both a Certified Financial Planner designation as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation, and has been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.