Sean Kelly
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Everett, WA 98201
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
32 years
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.
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
2707 Colby Ave
Everett, WA 98201
Texas · Washington
Bank Of America Na
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill
1993 - Present (33 years)
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