Neil Kessel is a Senior Financial Advisor with a career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management that began in 1995. He became a Financial Advisor in 2000 and established the Kessel Group in 2004 to provide investment advisory services through complex market cycles. Neil serves individuals and families, including business owners and executives, focusing on goals-based wealth management strategies and risk management. He integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives.
Neil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of California at San Diego. He maintains several FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 31, 65, and 66, as well as a California State Insurance License. Additionally, Neil is a Senior Portfolio Advisor in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program and a member of CBOE. He is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
Born in South Africa, Neil is married to Desiree, with whom he has two daughters, Lauren and Ava. The family has two King Charles Cavaliers named Remy and Riley. Neil is involved with organizations such as Global Teen and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.