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.