Kieran Kreider

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Middletown, NY 10941

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

Kieran Kreider is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management solutions. He works closely with clients to understand their personal priorities and financial goals, creating customized financial roadmaps. His focus spans areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies.

Kieran holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Hofstra University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He is registered with FINRA through Series 7 and 66 licenses and holds a Life, Accident & Health insurance license in Pennsylvania. Kieran’s approach emphasizes a disciplined and personalized financial plan supported by resources from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, including institutional research, trust and fiduciary services, and banking solutions.

Outside of his professional role, Kieran lives in South Jersey with his wife Jennifer and their dog Bailee. He maintains an active lifestyle and enjoys boating, fishing, golfing, pickleball, and surfing, often spending time at the Jersey Shore. His balanced approach fosters strong relationships and reflects a commitment to personal development and genuine empathy in client interactions.

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

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Merrill

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Based on Merrill

Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Fee options

Percentage

$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)

Other

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

Location

90 Crystal Run Rd

Middletown, NY 10941

Most active in

New York · Texas

Work history

Merrill

2022 - Present (4 years)

Unemployed

2022 - 2022 (1 year)

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets

2021 - 2022 (1 year)

Town of Cornwall Highway Department

2021 - 2021 (1 year)

Town of Cornwall Highway Department

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

Ups

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

Cornwall-On-Hudson Summer Camp

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Temple Hill Tavern

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Temple Hill Tavern

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

SUNY Albany

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Canterbury Brook Inn

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

Unemployed

2000 - 2017 (17 years)

Disclosures

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