Steve Kwong
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
24 years
Steve Kwong is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over twenty years of experience in investment and wealth management. He advises a select group of clients, focusing on integrating life goals with investment planning. His expertise includes serving closely held and family business owners, corporate executives, real estate developers, entrepreneurs, family offices, and foundations.
Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2008, Steve worked at Credit Suisse, U.S. Trust Company, and helped establish the Neuberger Berman office in Newport Beach. He also spent seven years in commercial banking with Wells Fargo, gaining insight into the needs of business owners and executives. His services cover portfolio management, wealth transfer, trust and estate planning, managing concentrated stock positions, corporate retirement plans, and advisory services on business sales.
Steve holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an MBA from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. He is a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is active in professional organizations such as the Association of Corporate Growth and Provisors, and participates in community involvement including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Steve lives in Costa Mesa with his wife, Jill, and is a family-oriented individual with four adult children pursuing various careers.
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
520 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
California · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2008 - Present (18 years)
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