Kathleen Clifford Maloney
Advisor at Merrill — Summit, NJ Deforest Ave
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
34 years
Location
Summit, NJ 07901
Merrill
Institution
Kathleen Maloney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Short Hills. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and has over 25 years of experience in finance. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked for nine years at Summit Bank Corp. Kathleen collaborates with clients to clarify their current situation, risk parameters, objectives, and life goals in order to develop and implement personalized financial strategies.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Business from Rutgers University. Kathleen has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Outside of her professional role, Kathleen enjoys activities such as biking, gardening, golfing, reading, tennis, and traveling. She is involved in her community, particularly with The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, which supports homeless and less fortunate individuals in Monmouth County. Kathleen is also a member of professional organizations including USSWGA, GSWGA, and WNJGA.
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Summit, NJ Deforest Ave
1 Deforest Ave
Summit NJ 07901
Advisors at this office
49
New Jersey · Texas
34 years of industry experience
Bank of America, NA
2009 - Present • 17 years
Short Hills, NJ
Merrill
1999 - Present • 27 years
Short Hills, NJ
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