Katherine Eckelbarger
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
12 years
Katherine Eckelbarger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and values. She is part of The Carlson Group, a multi-generational, goals-based wealth management team that serves families, individuals, and businesses across the country. Katherine’s role centers on client relations and business management, ensuring that clients feel heard, valued, and connected through consistent, personalized service.
Katherine joined The Carlson Group in 2010 as a part-time Client Associate and became a registered Financial Advisor in 2013. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of South Florida and has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Katherine maintains active involvement in her community through participation with the St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation and is a member of The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society.
Originally from St. Petersburg, Katherine is dedicated to serving the community where she grew up. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, reading, running, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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
200 Central Ave
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Florida · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2013 - Present (13 years)
University of South florida
2010 - Present (16 years)
Merrill
2010 - Present (16 years)
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