Kari Johnson
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Nashville, TN 37201
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
22 years
Kari Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2002, initially working in consumer and private banking before transitioning to a financial advisor role. Kari joined Merrill in 2013, where she works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their financial goals. Her client focus encompasses personal retirement planning, portfolio management, retirement income, and advising women on wealth matters. In addition to providing one-on-one financial guidance, Kari conducts seminars and tutorials to educate corporate employees about their retirement plans and supports those navigating choices for their retirement assets after leaving their employer.
Kari holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a bachelor's degree in international marketing from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Kari is a member of the Financial Planning Association and serves on the board of the American Red Cross's Nashville Chapter. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kari enjoys spending time with her husband, Dan, and their daughter, Brooke, supporting her daughter’s participation in sports like soccer, basketball, and track. She also engages in activities such as hiking and traveling.
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
222 2 Nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37201
Tennessee · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2014 - Present (12 years)
Merrill
2013 - Present (13 years)
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