Kevin Cochran
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
Frisco, TX 75034
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
10 years
Kevin Cochran is a Wealth Management Advisor specializing in personalized financial planning for families, professionals, and business owners. Based in McKinney, Texas, he focuses on areas such as retirement planning, college education funding, family wealth management, legacy and estate strategies, tax-efficient accounts, and investment management. Kevin leverages his experience as a former business owner to address the unique financial challenges faced by entrepreneurs, helping clients develop customized strategies aligned with their long-term goals and values.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Missouri State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional, committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and acting in clients' best interests. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach emphasizes education and clear communication to make complex financial concepts accessible and actionable for his clients. Kevin is affiliated with Cottonwood Creek Church and participates actively within this community.
Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Simona, and engaging in activities such as baseball, basketball, boating, boxing, football, photography, soccer, and swimming.
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
1 Cowboys Way
Frisco, TX 75034
Texas
Merrill
2022 - Present (4 years)
Financial Advisor
2022 - Present (4 years)
K&S Star Media, LLC
2019 - 2022 (3 years)
Bachrach
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Cole Haan
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
JP Morgan Chase Bank
2016 - 2022 (6 years)
JP Morgan Securities, LLC
2016 - 2022 (6 years)
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE Insurance company
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC
2015 - 2016 (1 year)
Cellairis by Cochran Investment Group
2014 - 2016 (2 years)
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