Scott Hunter is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with high net worth individuals and families, offering long-term partnership to help steward wealth, navigate complex financial situations, and support client priorities over time. His approach focuses on building enduring relationships, applying comprehensive strategies that consider markets, risk, taxes, legacy, and family dynamics. Scott's role encompasses financial and cash flow strategy creation, portfolio construction and management, and guiding clients through significant financial decisions.
Scott began his financial advisory career in 2001 after graduating from Rutgers University. He has worked at firms including Tucker Anthony and UBS prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2008. He holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also registered for Series 7 and 66 and holds a life insurance license.
Outside his professional work, Scott lives in Morris County, New Jersey, with his wife and three children. He enjoys coaching youth sports, cooking, and volunteers as a CrossFit® Level 1 coach. He is involved in his local community through volunteer leadership and staff roles for Habitat for Humanity and the Park Youth Lacrosse Program.