Gary Kahn Stern
Advisor at Merrill — New York, NY Rockefeller Plz
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
41 years
Location
New York, NY 10019
Merrill
Institution
Gary Stern is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a member of the firm since 1985. He leads a team dedicated to providing high net worth individuals, families, and institutions with wealth management strategies focused on asset accumulation, retirement distribution, philanthropic and estate planning services. Gary also oversees the group’s managed covered call program, 401(k), business lending, and ESOPs.
With over three decades of experience, Gary prioritizes delivering clear and personalized guidance across wealth management, retirement planning, estate strategies, portfolio management, and risk management solutions. His approach centers on understanding clients’ goals and developing customized financial strategies that align with their needs and long-term vision. He works alongside a team committed to proactive service and maintaining alignment through varying market conditions.
Gary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics from Lehigh University and has completed graduate coursework at the Wharton School. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Gary is involved with the Edgemont Community Counsel and serves as President of the Southern Greenville Association. He resides in White Plains, NY, and has two grown 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.
New York, NY Rockefeller Plz
75 Rockefeller Plz
New York NY 10019
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316
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41 years of industry experience
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2011 - Present • 15 years
New York, NY
Merrill
1985 - Present • 41 years
New York, NY
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