Karen M Hoy

Advisor at Merrill — Kelleys Island, OH

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

Kelleys Island, OH

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Total advisors

25,610

Across 3,189 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Karen Hoy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor for 34 years and is a lifelong resident of Hudson, Ohio. Karen began her career at Dean Witter in Hudson in 1989 before moving to Merrill in 1993.

Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ashland University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Her expertise focuses on retirement planning, estate planning strategies, wealth management, and the transfer of wealth to the next generation. She works primarily with families and has a special interest in advising and educating women who have experienced divorce or widowhood.

Karen has played a role in establishing the Hudson Community Foundation and remains active in philanthropic activities, including involvement with the Kellys Island You Got Talent, Make a Wish Foundation, and Veteran Canine Connection. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, painting, hiking, tennis, and spending time with her family and dogs on Kelleys Island.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Demographic focus

Women Professionals Divorced Women Widow/Widower

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Location

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Kelleys Island, OH

Kelleys Island OH

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

36 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.A.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Hudson, OH

Merrill

1993 - Present • 33 years

Hudson, OH

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Business activities & affiliations

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Shawn A

Series 63, Series 65

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Joseph H

Series 63, Series 66

Marblehead, OH

Hoffman Investment Services, LLC

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting
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Gregory B

CFP®, PFS™

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Wealth management
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James R

Series 63

Sandusky, OH

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Charitable giving & philanthropy Business succession planning Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals
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Tyler C

Series 66

Sandusky, OH

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Equity compensation tax strategy Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Anthony K

Series 63

Sandusky, OH

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