Kristin A Burke
Advisor at Merrill — Oak Brook, IL Spring Rd
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
14 years
Location
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Merrill
Institution
Kristin Burke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career as an Economic Reporter at WIFR-TV in Rockford, Illinois, where she worked for four years before transitioning to financial advising. Kristin has now been a Financial Advisor for over ten years, utilizing her communication and educational skills developed during her reporting career.
Kristin's approach to financial advising centers on gaining a deep understanding of her clients' personal goals before making any investment decisions. She incorporates a disciplined process that accounts for client objectives, risk tolerance, and investment time frames to enhance the likelihood of meeting their financial goals. Kristin emphasizes ongoing communication, education, and transparency to help clients remain informed and avoid emotional decision-making.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University Chicago and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys exercise, sports, and spending time with family and friends. She has served as a mentor with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and supports Easter Seals. Kristin resides in the western suburbs of Chicago.
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.
Oak Brook, IL Spring Rd
2021 Spring Rd
Oak Brook IL 60523
Advisors at this office
87
Illinois · Texas
14 years of industry experience
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2013 - Present • 13 years
Oak Brook, IL
Merrill
2013 - Present • 13 years
Oak Brook, IL
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