Drew Duarte
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
West Hartford, CT 06107
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
5 years
Drew Duarte is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the KD Wealth Management Team in 2026, where he applies his economics education and analytical skills to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Prior to this role, he began his career at Merrill Edge in 2020 on the Premium Service Desk, supporting high-net-worth clients with complex trading and multi-account strategies.
Drew graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His work focuses on developing personalized wealth plans that align with clients' priorities and adapting these plans as clients' circumstances change. His team aims to connect clients with suitable resources and strategies to support their personal goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and healthcare cost considerations.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Drew enjoys staying active through activities such as golfing and traveling. He also serves as a coach for the UConn Men's Lacrosse program, contributing to the mentorship of student-athletes.
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
29 S Main St
West Hartford, CT 06107
Connecticut · Texas
Bank of AMerica, N.A.
2022 - Present (4 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
2020 - Present (6 years)
University of Connecticut
2019 - 2020 (1 year)
Merrill Lynch
2019 - 2019 (1 year)
University of Connecticut
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Voya Investment Management
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
University of Connecticut
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
Merrill Lynch
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
University of Connecticut
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Merrill Lynch
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Avon High School
2011 - 2016 (5 years)
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