Sean Kienzle
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Chicago, IL 60606
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
19 years
Sean Kienzle is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Chicago, Illinois. He has more than 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as young professionals building wealth. Sean’s expertise includes corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, executive compensation, education planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and personal retirement planning.
Sean holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, where he completed a dual major in economics and psychology. He is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, Sean has worked with various financial institutions, including Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, JP Morgan Private Bank, and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages Merrill Lynch’s tools, technology, and collaboration with specialists and clients’ professional advisors to develop tailored financial strategies that address clients’ complex needs.
Outside of his professional work, Sean resides in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood with his wife and son. He is involved in several community organizations, including serving as a board member for the Chicago Coalition for Family Building. Sean participates in local groups such as After School Matters, Braven, Literacy Chicago, and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago. Additionally, he is a member of the Executives’ Club of Chicago and The Arts Club of Chicago. In his free time, Sean enjoys a range of sports and outdoor activities, including skiing, soccer, hiking, as well as reading and engaging with the arts.
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
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
Illinois · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2020 - Present (6 years)
Merrill
2020 - Present (6 years)
Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA
2014 - 2020 (6 years)
Jpmorgan Securities LLC
2014 - 2020 (6 years)
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