Burkhardt Vaughan Tennent
Advisor at Merrill — Lexington, SC Sunset Blvd
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
8 years
Location
Lexington, SC 29072
Merrill
Institution
Burkhardt Tennent serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that reflect their individual goals and adapt to evolving market conditions. He leverages investment insights from Merrill alongside banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to support clients in areas such as family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and addressing the unique financial needs of women.
Mr. Tennent holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio State University and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes active portfolio management informed by economic analysis, helping clients manage risk and address concerns related to sustaining their wealth through retirement.
Outside of his professional work, Mr. Tennent is involved in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local engagement. His personal interests include biking, cooking, hiking, and practicing yoga.
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SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Lexington, SC Sunset Blvd
5559 Sunset Blvd
Lexington SC 29072
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1
South Carolina · Texas
8 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2012 - Present • 14 years
Columbia, SC
Merrill
2012 - Present • 14 years
Columbia, SC
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