Ford Clary serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer for Bank of America. He joined Merrill Lynch Trust Company in 2007, and was thrilled to rejoin the team in 2018, after some time spent at other national banks. Ford partners with Merrill Financial Advisors and Private Wealth Advisors to manage client trust relationships across the Northwest. He also works closely with Wealth Strategists to provide families with comprehensive trust and estate planning solutions and philanthropic strategies tailored to meet their specific goals. Prior to joining Merrill, Ford practiced law at Mullavey, Prout, Grenley and Foe in Seattle. Ford received his Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law, his Juris Doctor from the Seattle University School of Law, and his Bachelor of Arts from Seattle University. Ford is a member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). He is active in the Real Property, Probate and Trust and Taxation sections of the WSBA. He is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and has served on the Executive Committee and as Seminar Co-Chair. In addition, he is Co-Founder of a non-profit offering free estate planning for first responders and their families. Ford lives in Seattle with his wife and two young sons.Education/Licenses* Seattle University – Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Mass Communication* Seattle University School of Law – Juris Doctor* University of Washington School of Law- Master of Laws, Taxation* Washington State Bar Association
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