Krista Hamilton Smith is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the SSK Group. She has worked with Merrill since 2001 and possesses over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Krista's role involves assisting clients with college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as retirement income planning. She is committed to providing clients with attentive service and helping to develop financial solutions tailored to their short and long-term goals.
Krista holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Management from Trine University. She maintains Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, an Indiana Health and Life Insurance license, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond her professional duties, Krista is involved with several organizations including the American Red Cross, Indiana Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, and the Trine University Alumni association.
A lifelong resident of Steuben County, Krista lives in Angola with her husband and three grown children. Her personal interests include biking, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, music, traveling, yoga, photography, and CrossFit.