Kirkland Johnson
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
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
36 years
Kirkland Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill in 1994, Kirk has focused on helping clients pursue financial lifestyles aligned with their personal goals by utilizing a goals-based Wealth Management process, global resources, and advanced web technology. He works primarily with high net worth clients, assisting them in identifying and prioritizing objectives such as estate planning, investments, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and retirement income.
Kirk holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 7, Series 6, Series 65, and Series 63, as well as an Indiana health and life insurance license. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS™) designations from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He also holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from Indiana University. Kirk emphasizes collaboration with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A. to provide personalized banking guidance that complements clients’ financial strategies.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Kirk has contributed extensively to philanthropic boards at both local and national levels and is a long-term volunteer in the Fort Wayne community. He resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he enjoys spending time with his family and four children.
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
9921 Dupont Circle Dr W
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Indiana · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
1994 - Present (32 years)
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