Stephen Wilkinson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly three decades of experience in wealth management and banking. He is committed to providing a positive client experience by focusing on listening carefully to clients and addressing their unique goals and concerns. Stephen specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income.
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2020, Stephen held financial advisory roles at PNC Investments for seven years and spent more than 15 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and River Valley Bank. He leverages Merrill research and portfolios to create diversified investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, timelines, and liquidity needs, incorporating alternative investments when appropriate. Stephen also collaborates with clients' CPAs and attorneys to develop tax-minimization and estate planning strategies, and provides access to various lending options through Bank of America, N.A.
Stephen holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his high school diploma from Providence High School. He lives in New Albany, Indiana with his wife, Kelly, their two children, and their Golden Retriever. Outside of work, Stephen enjoys hiking, adventure sports, swimming, music, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is actively involved in supporting the University of Louisville Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is dedicated to volunteering within his community.