Brett Elliot Hansen
Advisor at Merrill — Alpharetta, GA Avalon Blvd
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
25 years
Location
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Merrill
Institution
Brett Hansen is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Atlanta, Georgia. He began his career as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in 2001 and joined Merrill in 2006. Brett holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a qualified Portfolio Manager.
His services focus on wealth management planning, portfolio management, and tax-minimization strategies, supporting clients at all stages of wealth with a specific emphasis on retirement planning and investment management. Brett works with clients to prioritize their financial goals, evaluate their finances, and create straightforward, personalized plans. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income.
Brett graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance. He was a Varsity Football Letterman, twice selected to the All SEC Academic Honor Roll, and is a two-time Scholar Athlete in the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame. He was also named to the UGA 40 Under 40 Class of 2015. Brett is active in his community with involvement in The Jeanette Rankin Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He enjoys outdoor activities, participating in sporting events, and spending time with his family. Brett lives in Alpharetta with his wife, Shannon, and their three children.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Alpharetta, GA Avalon Blvd
10000 Avalon Blvd
Alpharetta GA 30009
Advisors at this office
97
Georgia · Texas
25 years of industry experience
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Alpharetta, GA
Merrill
2006 - Present • 20 years
Alpharetta, GA
Morgan Stanley Dw Inc.
2003 - 2006 • 3 years
Atlanta, GA
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