Kenneth Velu
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Northbrook, IL 60062
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
2 years
Kenneth Velu is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop personalized strategies aimed at achieving short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Kenneth provides guidance across a range of financial areas, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.
Kenneth holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. With a focus on one-on-one collaboration, Kenneth assists clients in managing competing financial demands such as home buying, education funding, elder care, and healthcare preparation, adapting strategies as clients’ needs evolve.
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
1033 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL 60062
Illinois · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2024 - Present (2 years)
Merrill
2024 - Present (2 years)
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2023 - 2024 (1 year)
Lifestyle Marketing Inc
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
University of Iowa Housing and Dining
2021 - 2022 (1 year)
Buffalo Grove Park District
2021 - Present (5 years)
Royal Melbourne Country Club
2020 - 2020 (1 year)
University of Iowa Recreation Services
2019 - 2022 (3 years)
University of Iowa
2018 - 2022 (4 years)
Buffalo Grove High School
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
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