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.