Ronald Hegardt
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
Bozeman, MT 59715
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
32 years
Ronald Hegardt is a Wealth Management Advisor leading the Hegardt, Steelman, Carroll & Associates team in Rancho Santa Fe, California, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America. With 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he specializes in working with high-net worth families and institutions on wealth creation, preservation strategies, and portfolio management. Ron holds primary responsibility for fixed income investments and strategies within his team and coordinates with clients’ tax and legal advisors to implement income tax minimization and estate planning strategies.
Ron earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, where he also spent a semester studying economics in London through courses offered by the London School of Economics and University of London. He later obtained a Master’s degree from the University of San Diego. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2003, Ron served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley for ten years. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Residing in Big Sky, Montana, with his wife, Kim, Ron maintains a second home in San Diego, California. He enjoys outdoor activities including tennis, golf, fly fishing, and skiing. Ron is involved with community organizations such as Make-A-Wish San Diego and the BarX Project.
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
801 W Main St
Bozeman, MT 59715
California · Montana · Texas · Washington
Bank of America, NA
2010 - Present (16 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
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