Gavin Carter
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Houston, TX 77002
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
9 years
Gavin Carter is a Senior Financial Advisor and member of VMT Wealth Management, a nationally recognized financial advisory team based in downtown Houston. He advises entrepreneurs, retirees, executives, and their families, providing personalized wealth planning strategies that address clients’ current and future financial needs. Leveraging the resources and capabilities of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Gavin focuses on investment management, philanthropy, wealth transfer, and helping clients access available opportunities and resources.
Gavin has earned recognition on the Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" 2025 list. He holds a B.S. degree in Economics from the University of Houston and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Gavin is involved in professional organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout and serves on the University of Houston Economics Alumni Association Board.
A native Houstonian and loyal Cougar, Gavin participates in community initiatives including Eagle Scout projects and Project C.U.R.E. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys outdoor activities like running local trails and hunting along the Texas coast. He and his wife, Pilar, also enjoy traveling, cooking, and exploring new restaurants in the Houston area.
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
800 Capitol St
Houston, TX 77002
Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2016 - Present (10 years)
Merrill
2016 - Present (10 years)
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