Margaret Kirby
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Houston, TX 77002
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
29 years
Margaret Kirby is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Houston Downtown office. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1997, bringing over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. In her role, Margaret focuses on total wealth management, providing tailored solutions for personal and business finances, as well as for foundations and endowments. She works closely with clients to understand their specific situations and objectives, developing personalized strategies that address risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Margaret regularly reviews progress with clients to ensure their financial plans remain aligned with their current circumstances.
Margaret holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and retirement income planning. She is a member of professional organizations such as the Junior League of Houston, the Breakfast Club, and the River Oaks Blossom Club.
In addition to her professional work, Margaret is active in numerous charitable organizations in the Houston area. She received the Merrill Lifetime Community Achievement Award in 2002. Outside of her career, she enjoys antiquing, gardening, reading, and playing tennis. Margaret’s approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals.
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
800 Capitol St
Houston, TX 77002
Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
1997 - Present (29 years)
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