Scott Krause
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Orlando, FL 32819
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
37 years
Scott Krause is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1993 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and its predecessor firm, Banc of America Investments. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Scott worked as a Certified Public Accountant with firms such as Price Waterhouse, though he does not provide tax advice in his current role.
Scott holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and completed the Wharton Executive Education Program for Senior Financial Advisors at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1980 from the University of Central Florida with degrees in Accounting and Finance. His expertise includes consulting and planning for business owners, corporate executives, and affluent families, with a focus on customized investment portfolio analysis, budgeting, cash flow analysis, and wealth transfer strategies.
Outside of his professional work, Scott and his wife Lisa are active members of the Keenes Pointe Country Club in Windermere. He has two children, Ashley and Mike, and his personal interests include boating, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, and traveling. Scott is also involved in the community as a past board member of the local YMCA and holds memberships in professional organizations such as the Golden Bear Club and Smyrna Yacht Club.
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
4705 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
Florida · Montana · Texas
Bank Of America, Na
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
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