Andrew P Kraus
Advisor at Merrill — New York, NY 225 Liberty St
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
34 years
Location
New York, NY 10281
Merrill
Institution
Andrew Kraus is a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He is the Co-head of Relationship Management for the Private Executive Services (PES) team, which he helped establish in 1993. In this capacity, he leads a team of 20 professionals who provide integrated wealth management strategies and services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing particularly on corporate executives and senior leaders of public and private companies. His work centers on advising clients to develop strategies that align with their overall wealth objectives and personal financial goals.
Kraus has spent his entire career at Merrill, beginning in 1991, and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Virginia, where he was a three-time All-American lacrosse player. His experience and expertise have been recognized through multiple industry accolades, including inclusion on Barron's "America's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors," Financial Times "Top 400 Financial Advisers," and Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists.
Residing in Garden City, New York, Kraus is actively involved in his community. He serves as President of the Garden City Youth Lacrosse Program and is on the board of The Kennedy Children's Center. Outside of his professional and community commitments, his personal interests include golfing, skiing, and supporting his four sons in youth sports.
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New York, NY 225 Liberty St
225 Liberty St
New York NY 10281
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34 years of industry experience
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2011 - Present • 15 years
New York, NY
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1991 - Present • 35 years
New York, NY
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