Nikunj Agarwal
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
New York, NY 10036
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
< 1 year
Nikunj Agarwal is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in finance. He specializes in wealth planning for business owners and their families, addressing a broad range of assets including businesses, real estate, and charitable interests. His expertise encompasses corporate executive services, executive compensation, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization strategies. He works closely with clients such as non-profit organizations, real estate investors, health care professionals, and executives with complex equity compensation.
Agarwal’s background in commercial banking supports his focus on serving clients with needs related to M&A exit planning, ESOP planning, corporate retirement plans, structured and securities lending, as well as specialized lending for aircraft, art, and vineyards. He has access to a team of specialists in tax optimization, lending, banking, capital markets, and investment management to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His professional designation is Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).
He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, a Master’s degree from San Francisco State University, and holds a High School Diploma from North High School. Fluent in Hindi and English, Agarwal is actively involved in community and professional organizations including Astia, the Private Directors Association, and the Valley of the Sun United Way. Outside of his professional duties, he mentors innovators and contributes to nonprofit causes focused on education, human trafficking, and recidivism. His personal interests include billiards, cooking, dancing, interior decorating, music, family time, traveling, movies, woodworking, and yoga.
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
One Bryant Park
New York, NY 10036
New York · Texas
Merrill
2025 - Present (1 year)
Merrill
2023 - 2023 (1 year)
University of California Berkeley
2020 - 2025 (5 years)
Leman Manhattan Preparatory School
2017 - 2020 (3 years)
Scarsdale High School
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Discovery College
2013 - 2016 (3 years)
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