Trent Walker Longnecker

Advisor at Merrill — Alta, WY

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

33 years

Location

Alta, WY

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,545

Across 3,155 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Trent Longnecker is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1993 and holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designations. Trent manages a team that provides customized financial advice and guidance, focusing on the needs of affluent families, business owners, and foundations.

With over 30 years of experience, Trent specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. His team has been entrusted with over $750 million in client balances as of April 1, 2024. Trent has been recognized on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list multiple times between 2010 and 2024 and named to Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2021 to 2023.

Trent holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona. He lives in Phoenix with his wife and two children. His son attends the Eller School of Business at the University of Arizona, and his daughter plays Division One volleyball at the University of Missouri. Outside of work, Trent enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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 Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Established Professionals Parents

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Commissions

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Location

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Alta, WY

Alta WY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Texas · Wyoming

Work history

33 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.A.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Phoenix, AZ

Merrill

1993 - Present • 33 years

Scottsdale, AZ

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Business activities & affiliations

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Patrick T

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

Alta, WY

Durata Wealth Management

Patrick Todd is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder affiliated with Durata Wealth Management. He has two years of experience in the advisory industry, previously working for Harding Loevner from 2012 to 2026 before joining Durata LLC in 2026. Durata Wealth Management is an independent Wyoming-based firm offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a goals-based, evidence-informed investment approach emphasizing global diversification, cost efficiency, and tax-aware implementation, incorporating factor tilts, ESG considerations, and options hedging when appropriate.

Factor investing / smart beta ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments
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Tyrel M

CFP®

Driggs, ID

First Ascent Planning LLC

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General tax planning Founder/Business Owner
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Nicholas B

Series 63, Series 66

Driggs, ID

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Justin B

CFA®, Series 66

Victor, ID

Rockhill Advisors LLC

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance General tax planning
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Matthew W

Series 63, Series 65

Driggs, ID

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Matthew Ward is a financial advisor at Encore 401K, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at American Funds Distributors Inc. and The Capital Group/American Funds, where he worked for six years. Encore 401K provides advisory services to sponsors of qualified retirement plans and plan participants, as well as asset management for individual clients. The firm focuses on fiduciary retirement plan consulting with an emphasis on streamlined fund-menu design, strategic long-term asset allocation, and ERISA-oriented services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Keith B

Series 63, Series 65

Teton Village, WY

Wells Fargo Advisors

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Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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