Brian Francis Kelaher
Advisor at Merrill — Farmington, CT Melrose Dr
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
15 years
Location
Farmington, CT 06032
Merrill
Institution
Brian Kelaher is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Farmington Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He has been a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch since November 2012 and has spent his entire career in financial services. Brian works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address various factors including risk tolerance, current resources, family dynamics, and long-term goals. His approach emphasizes consistent communication and collaboration to help clients navigate their financial futures.
Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Brown University and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise covers a range of client focus areas such as retirement income, legacy planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, small business strategies, and college education planning.
Outside of his professional work, Brian is involved with Amy's Angels in the community. He lives in Canton, CT with his wife and their two children. Brian welcomes the opportunity to learn about clients’ financial goals and to apply his knowledge and resources to support their long-term success.
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.
Farmington, CT Melrose Dr
9 Melrose Dr
Farmington CT 06032
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Connecticut · Texas
15 years of industry experience
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2012 - Present • 14 years
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2012 - Present • 14 years
Hartford, CT
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