Kirk Hunter
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
Canton, OH 44718
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
28 years
Kirk Hunter is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1997 and follows a disciplined process to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Kirk is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides both traditional advice and discretionary management of personalized or defined investment strategies. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment solutions.
Kirk’s professional credentials include the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation earned in 2007, the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation attained in 2008, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the Wharton School of Business. His client focus areas encompass education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, among others.
Residing in Jackson Township, Ohio, Kirk is actively involved in his community through participation in church activities, youth sports, and serving underprivileged children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, his personal interests include basketball, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.
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
4300 Munson St Nw
Canton, OH 44718
Ohio · Texas
bank of america, NA
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1997 - Present (29 years)
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