Kristi Marion Austin
Advisor at Merrill — Bonita Springs, FL
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
11 years
Location
Bonita Springs, FL
Merrill
Institution
Kristi Austin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Madison, Wisconsin. She has more than 27 years of professional experience in the financial services industry, specializing in disciplines such as divorce transition planning, education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income.
Kristi holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She approaches financial advising through a disciplined, plan-based process that involves understanding each client's financial situation, goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. She collaborates with clients to develop personalized strategies tailored to their individual needs and objectives, with the goal of helping them achieve financial success. Kristi also holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Beyond her professional career, Kristi's commitment to respect, integrity, trust, and service is influenced by her parents, both military personnel. She has remained active in her community through involvement with organizations such as the Friends of University Hospital and Clinics, the National W Club, and the American Family Insurance Championship. Kristi played four years of collegiate basketball at the University of Wisconsin, served as president of the National W Club in 2012, and continues to participate competitively in golf. She and her husband Steve live in Middleton and are parents to their son Derek, a police officer at the University of Wisconsin.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Bonita Springs, FL
Bonita Springs FL
Advisors at this office
9
Florida · Texas · Wisconsin
11 years of industry experience
Bank Of America, N.a.
2022 - Present • 4 years
Madison, WI
Merrill
2022 - Present • 4 years
Madison, WI
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association
2015 - 2022 • 7 years
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A
2015 - 2022 • 7 years
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley
2015 - 2022 • 7 years
Madison, WI
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