Sean Kieran Cook
Advisor at Merrill — Chicago, IL W Madison St
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
5 years
Location
Chicago, IL 60661
Merrill
Institution
Sean Cook is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been advising clients since 2000 and joined Merrill in 2003 after three years at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. Sean specializes in creating customized wealth plans tailored to each client’s specific needs, continuously monitoring and adjusting these plans to align with market changes and personal circumstances. His approach helps clients pursue their financial goals while managing investment risks prudently.
Sean has extensive experience working with highly compensated professionals, including corporate attorneys, corporate employees receiving stock compensation, and retirees seeking income-generating portfolio strategies. His expertise covers areas such as divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization.
A native of the Bay Area, Sean graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sean resides in Alameda with his wife and two sons. He is actively involved in his community as a member of the Church of Christ, where he teaches adult and high school Bible classes. In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, baseball coaching, working out, golfing, and spending time with his family.
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Chicago, IL W Madison St
540 W Madison St
Chicago IL 60661
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