Lisa Kent
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
Princeton, NJ 08540
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
44 years
Lisa Kent is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She serves multiple generations within families, focusing on providing comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to her clients' unique goals. As a qualified Portfolio Manager within Merrill’s Investment Advisory Program, Lisa builds and manages personalized investment strategies that may include individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies, often managing these on a discretionary basis.
Lisa's expertise encompasses areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible and values-based investing. She holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University.
Recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” from 2019 through 2023 and among “America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors” from 2019 to 2021, Lisa brings a commitment to guiding clients through complex financial challenges. She is dedicated to empowering women to take control of their financial lives and is known for asking tough questions and acting decisively. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys cycling, cooking, dancing, hiking, and spending time with her family in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
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
7 Roszel Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
New Jersey · Texas
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1981 - Present (45 years)
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