Kevin Busch
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
New York, NY 10036
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
18 years
Kevin Busch is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads The Busch Group. He specializes in advising senior executives, entrepreneurs, and professional partners on wealth strategies during periods of complexity, such as career transitions and ongoing roles involving compensation, equity, and balance-sheet decisions. His client base includes partners at consulting firms, corporate law partners, and finance and C-Suite executives with balance sheets tied to firm economics, equity compensation, or liquidity events. Kevin's advisory approach focuses on coordination, bringing structure to complexity, and aligning investment strategy within tax, estate, and balance sheet considerations.
Kevin has been working in wealth management since 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2019. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Johnson & Wales University and has completed Financial Planning studies at the NYU School of Professional Studies. His professional designations include Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Outside of his professional pursuits, Kevin enjoys biking, cooking, football, gardening, running, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.
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
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
Connecticut · New Jersey · New York · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2019 - Present (7 years)
Merrill
2019 - Present (7 years)
AXA Advisors, LLC.
2013 - 2019 (6 years)
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