Edina, MN Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,610

Across 3,249 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model‑based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal Chief Investment Office (CIO) teams and third‑party style managers and implements trading, account administration and custody support for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations and charitable organizations.

Portfolio implementation varies by Strategy: some are model‑based where MAA implements CIO or style manager models, while others authorize third‑party Discretionary Managers to execute trades directly; the CIO also uses strategic and tactical asset allocation and offers “tax aware” versions of related strategies for higher tax‑sensitivity investors. Cash allocations are typically swept through the Bank’s Cash Sweep Program or invested in money market alternatives, and clients can request reasonable investment restrictions (which MAA may accept or decline and may have limited effect where Funds are used).

Several features in the brochure distinguish Merrill from many peers: as part of the Bank of America group it has affiliates that operate in swaps and derivatives markets and it has disclosed planned arrangements to receive “Support Fees” and to offer optional Data Analytics to third‑party firms beginning January 1, 2027 (the brochure notes Merrill will not receive Support Fees for accounts enrolled in the SPS Program). The firm also discloses multiple SEC administrative orders and related enforcement matters (including a 2025 order with a $25 million civil penalty related to cash sweep disclosures), and the Program materials do not present the SPS service as a source of standalone financial planning.

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Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

6868 France Ave S

Edina MN 55435

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

Richard K

Series 65, Series 66

Edina, MN

Merrill

Richard Kleber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He specializes in investment planning and portfolio management, providing advice and managing personalized or defined discretionary strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Mr. Kleber holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from St. Olaf College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His professional focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Richard Kleber is a member of Rotary International (Edina Noon) and serves on the board of the International Hearing Foundation. He lives in Edina, Minnesota, with his wife Elizabeth and has three grown children.

Wealth management Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning

Tucker J

Series 66

Edina, MN

Merrill

Tucker Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2013. He specializes in Goals Based Wealth Management planning and is involved in introducing new technology tools offered by Merrill to clients. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Tucker holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of St. Thomas. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is a member of the professional organization Folds of Honor Minnesota, in which he also participates as part of his community involvement. Tucker resides in Edina with his wife and their baby daughter, born in March 2022. The family attends Our Lady Of Grace Church. Outside of work, Tucker enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, skiing, surfing, and tennis. He is also active in the community, volunteering his time and serving on the board of a local non-profit. When not in the office, Tucker enjoys skiing in Vail and spending time at their family cabin in Crosslake, Minnesota.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Business ownership considerations Young Families Parents Married/Couples/Partners
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Kevin S

Series 63, Series 66

Edina, MN

Merrill

Kevin Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Edina, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and was previously with FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC from 2015 to 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Dylan G

Series 66

Edina, MN

Merrill

Dylan Graber is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill, among other firms, and has held roles outside the financial sector including at Topper's Pizza and Metropolitan State University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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