Keith Robert Gerard Conklin

Advisor at Merrill — San Antonio, TX W Interstate 10

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

30 years

Location

San Antonio, TX 78257

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Merrill

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Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Keith Conklin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2010, initially serving as a Wealth Management Banker before transitioning to an advisory role in 2015. Keith brings over 17 years of financial advisory experience, having worked extensively with retirees, pre-retirees, small business owners, physicians, attorneys, and business executives.

Keith employs a Goals Based Wealth Management approach, focusing on creating customized financial plans that align with clients’ lifetime income objectives, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer goals. He emphasizes strategies that balance diversification with clients’ risk tolerance and uses professional money managers to develop income-producing portfolios for retirees. His expertise covers areas including retirement income, family wealth management, legacy planning, and portfolio management services.

Keith earned a Bachelor’s degree from Union College in Schenectady, NY, and an MBA from The Freeman School of Business at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Born and raised in the New York City metropolitan area, he has lived in New Orleans and Dallas before settling in San Antonio. Beyond his professional work, Keith is active in community service, serving on the boards of charitable and political organizations. In his personal time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, football, gardening, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

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 Retirement income strategy Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Attorney

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement Retired Parents Women Professionals Values-based investing

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Commissions

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Location

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San Antonio, TX W Interstate 10

17802 W Interstate 10

San Antonio TX 78257

Advisors at this office

20

Most active in

New Hampshire · Texas

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2015 - Present • 11 years

San Antonio, TX

Merrill

2015 - Present • 11 years

San Antonio, TX

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Business activities & affiliations

Justin A

Series 65

San Antonio, TX

Sagespring Wealth Partners

Justin Allen is a Financial Advisor with SageSpring Wealth Partners, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners make confident financial decisions through comprehensive planning and investment management. Justin believes financial advice should be understandable. Rather than relying on jargon or complicated strategies, he takes the time to educate clients on how their financial lives fit together—from investing and retirement planning to taxes, insurance, estate planning, and income distribution. His goal is for every client to understand not only what they're doing, but why they're doing it. As an independent, fee-based advisor, Justin works as a fiduciary, building investment portfolios and financial plans tailored to each client's unique goals. He believes that good financial planning extends well beyond investment performance. Coordinating taxes, retirement income, risk management, healthcare decisions, estate planning, and behavioral coaching are all critical pieces of helping clients achieve long-term financial success. Justin serves clients throughout Texas and across the country. He has a particular passion for helping retirees, pre-retirees, professionals, and business owners navigate life's biggest financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Outside of the office, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife, Abbie, golfing, hunting, fishing, and exploring the outdoors.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Retired Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Retired
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Edwin P

Series 63, Series 65

Bulverde, TX

ETF Strategies, LLC

Edwin Peet is the principal advisor at ETF Strategies, LLC, an independent firm based in Bulverde, Texas. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Custom Income Solutions, LLC, an investment service and insurance business. ETF Strategies serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, including retirement distribution and 401(k) advisory. The firm uses a range of investment vehicles and analytical methods, maintains written Investment Policy Statements for clients, and typically operates on a discretionary basis.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management
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John N

Series 63

San Antonio, TX

The Legacy Collaborative, Inc.

John Nau is the sole advisor at The Legacy Collaborative, Inc., an independent firm based in San Antonio, TX. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade with World Equity Group and nearly three decades with The Legacy Collaborative. Outside of advisory services, he serves as co-trustee of a special needs trust and is involved in several life insurance and annuity-related business activities, including leadership roles in insurance producer groups. The Legacy Collaborative provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm specializes in estate planning, business succession, retirement, and charitable planning while assisting clients in selecting professional portfolio managers rather than managing most accounts on a discretionary basis.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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David B

CFP®, Series 66

Boerne, TX

Forma Financial Planning

David Bartoski is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Forma Financial Planning in Boerne, TX. His prior experience includes roles at USAA and USAA Investment Management Company over the course of 11 years. Forma Financial Planning LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser that offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individuals and high-net-worth households. The firm employs an investment approach based on asset allocation principles from Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a mix of passive and active funds, ETFs, individual securities, and model portfolios to achieve diversification and tax efficiency.

Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses
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Robert G

San Antonio, TX

Gunn & Co Asset Management Inc

Robert Gunn is the principal advisor at Gunn & Co Asset Management Inc in San Antonio, TX, with 45 years of industry experience. He has led Gunn & Company Incorporated since 1980. Outside of advisory services, he serves as president of several affiliated entities and is a general partner of a Texas limited partnership. Gunn & Company Asset Management Inc provides asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, including hedging and leverage, tailoring advice and implementation to each client’s financial situation and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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John C

CFP®, Series 63

San Antonio, TX

Carr Consulting P.A.

John Carr is a CFP® and Series 63 registered financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Carr Consulting P.A., an independent firm based in San Antonio, TX. Prior to founding his firm, he has been associated with H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc. since 1998. Outside of advisory services, Carr is a licensed CPA and owns several businesses focused on accounting, tax preparation, and financial services. Carr Consulting P.A. provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual investors, businesses, non-profits, and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and integrates accounting and tax services through affiliated businesses.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Founder/Business Owner
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