Ronald David Hegardt

Advisor at Merrill — Bozeman, MT W Main St

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

32 years

Location

Bozeman, MT 59715

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Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Ronald Hegardt is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads the Hegardt, Carroll & Associates team in Rancho Santa Fe, California. He oversees a team of seven professionals and collaborates with internal corporate partners at Bank of America/Merrill, focusing on fixed income investments and strategies. Ron works alongside clients and their tax and legal advisors to develop income tax minimization and estate planning strategies aligned with clients' financial goals.

With 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ron primarily serves high-net-worth families and institutions, providing traditional portfolio advice and wealth management strategies. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2003, he spent ten years as a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, where he also studied economics in London, and an MBA from the University of San Diego.

Ron resides in Big Sky, Montana, with his wife, Kim, and maintains a home in San Diego, California. He enjoys outdoor activities such as tennis, golf, fly-fishing, and skiing. Ron supports charitable organizations including Make-A-Wish San Diego, BarX Project, and Ingold Sports Park.

Client services

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Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies

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Location

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Bozeman, MT W Main St

801 W Main St

Bozeman MT 59715

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

California · Montana · Texas · Washington

Work history

32 years of industry experience

Bank of America, NA

2010 - Present • 16 years

Bonsall, CA

Merrill

2009 - Present • 17 years

Fallbrook, CA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Gary W

Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Watson House Investment Management, LLC

Gary Wrotny is the principal advisor at Watson House Investment Management, LLC in Bozeman, MT. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His background includes self-employment prior to founding Watson House Investment Management in 2018. Watson House Investment Management is an independent firm offering fee-only, discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $20 million across 14 client relationships, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis along with options and derivatives when appropriate.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Christopher N

Series 63, Series 66

Bozeman, MT

Solid Rock Wealth Management

Christopher Nolt is the sole advisor at Solid Rock Wealth Management in Bozeman, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has operated his own business since 1996 and founded Solid Rock Wealth Management in 2014. In addition to financial advising, he owns and operates Solid Rock Realty Advisors, LLC, a commercial real estate brokerage, and holds a state real estate license. Solid Rock Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a passive, index-oriented investment approach supported by academic research and partnerships with Dimensional Fund Advisors, and it offers services including real estate advisory related to IRC Section 1031 exchanges.

Real estate investing Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Frederick M

CFA®, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Group W Investment Management LLC

Frederick Maxted is the sole advisor at Group W Investment Management LLC in Bozeman, MT. He holds the CFA® designation and a Series 65 license, with 22 years of industry experience. Maxted has been with Group W Investment Management since its founding in 2003. Group W Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, estates, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach focused on a three-class framework of equities, fixed income, and cash, with an emphasis on fundamental, value-oriented equity analysis.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting
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Brenda D

Series 63, Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Montana Investment Advisors Inc

Brenda Davis is a financial advisor at Montana Investment Advisors Inc in Bozeman, MT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Montana Investment Advisors since 1992. Montana Investment Advisors provides discretionary, fee-based portfolio management for individuals, retirement and pension plans, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term holdings in fundamentally sound growth companies combined with fixed-income securities, managing approximately $47.4 million in separately managed accounts.

Wealth management Passive / index investing
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Paul Q

Series 65

Bozeman, MT

Quinn Capital LLC

Paul Quinn is a financial advisor with Quinn Capital LLC in Bozeman, MT, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Marylhurst University since 2004. Quinn Capital LLC provides discretionary private investment management to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs a “growth at a reasonable price” equity strategy focused on capital appreciation and preservation, combining fundamental and technical analysis within a buy-and-hold framework.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Timothy R

CFA®

Bozeman, MT

Arkell Asset Management, LLC

Timothy Randak is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Arkell Asset Management, LLC, based in Bozeman, MT. He has 16 years of industry experience and has led Arkell Asset Management since 2011. Arkell Asset Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $75 million for about 71 clients, focusing on strategic asset allocation with passive index funds and ETFs, and offers multiple service levels tailored to client preferences.

General retirement planning
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