Sean Kelly

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Everett, WA 98201

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

32 years

About

Sean Kelly is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor, as well as the founder of The Kelly Wealth Management Group at Merrill. He has been with Merrill since 1993 and serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, business owners, executives, physicians, multigenerational families, nonprofit organizations, and immigrants pursuing the American dream. Sean focuses on team leadership, portfolio design, tax-sensitive investment management, and charitable giving strategies, emphasizing helping clients own the right assets in the right places and assisting them in prioritizing their financial goals.

Sean earned Bachelor's degrees in Economics and European History from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the rowing team. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designations from the Investments & Wealth Institute and has continued executive education through the Wharton School of Business. He is a second-generation Merrill Advisor and values building enduring, trust-based relationships with clients.

Outside of his professional work, Sean is a member of the Rotary Club of Everett and serves on the board of the Snohomish Education Foundation. He enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and nature photography with his wife and their three children.

Client services

Based on Merrill

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 Tax-loss harvesting Charitable giving & philanthropy Private / alternative investments Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals Parents Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)

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Fee options

Percentage

$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)

Other

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

Location

2707 Colby Ave

Everett, WA 98201

Most active in

Texas · Washington

Work history

Bank Of America Na

2011 - Present (15 years)

Merrill

1993 - Present (33 years)

Disclosures

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