Kenton Hines is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Hines Group, a position he has held since 2016. He began his career working as an engineer, product manager, and data analyst before transitioning to financial advising. Kenton's current role involves developing goals-based financial strategies for clients, with a focus on multigenerational wealth transfer to ensure the continuity of clients' wealth and values across generations. He also leads efforts to incorporate new technology within the firm and serves as a resource for addressing next-generation client needs.
Kenton holds a bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA with concentrations in finance and entrepreneurship from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also a member of the Rochester Engineering Society and serves on its Board of Directors.
He resides in Victor with his wife, Jessica, their two children, and their dog. Kenton's personal interests include outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, camping, and backyard science experiments.