Kenneth Kirk Beesmer

Advisor at Merrill — Bald Head Island, NC

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

33 years

Location

Bald Head Island, NC

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,562

Across 3,167 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Kenneth Beesmer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked alongside families, corporations, and non-profits to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique goals and aspirations. His expertise covers a range of areas including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services.

Kenneth holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lehigh University and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He draws upon a deep knowledge of capital markets to tailor portfolios responsive to changing market conditions and client needs. His approach emphasizes collaboration and a deep understanding of clients' life priorities beyond just financial metrics.

Beyond his professional commitments, Kenneth participates in community organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston, Mentor Me of Ulster County, Mid Hudson Tigers Baseball, and the YMCA in Kingston/Ulster. His personal interests include baseball, biking, football, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, and traveling.

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 plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer

Occupation focus

Executive

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Location

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Bald Head Island, NC

Bald Head Island NC

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Texas

Work history

33 years of industry experience

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2017 - Present • 9 years

New York, NY

Merrill

2016 - Present • 10 years

New York, NY

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC

2009 - 2016 • 7 years

Kingston, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

2009 - 2016 • 7 years

NY

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CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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Zachary A

CFP®, Series 66

Southport, NC

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Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Gregory C

CFP®, Series 65

Carolina Beach, NC

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Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management
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Scott W

Series 63, Series 65

Carolina Beach, NC

SCW Wealth Management, LLC

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Wealth management Passive / index investing General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Debt management
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Michael N

Series 63, Series 65

Southport, NC

DRS Wealth Management

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Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan C

Series 65, Series 66, Series 63

Southport, NC

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ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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