David Ruckno
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
27 years
David Ruckno is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial services career in 1998 as a brokerage representative and trader for Fidelity Investments, David has worked extensively with clients preparing for or already in retirement, as well as with retirement plans for businesses. His work focuses on building sustainable lifetime income streams and developing risk management strategies aligned with clients' objectives, income needs, and risk tolerance.
David earned dual bachelor's degrees in economics and business from the University of Pittsburgh. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation, as well as professional certifications including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he offers custom investment strategies that may be managed on a discretionary basis through Merrill’s Investment Advisory Program.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, David is actively involved in community organizations such as Hilton Head Island Rotary and the Spanish Wells Board. He also speaks both English and Spanish and dedicates time to understanding clients’ needs, fostering long-term relationships to support their financial goals.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
21 Hatton Pl
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
South Carolina · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
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