Megan Jessat

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Whitefish, MT 59937

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

2 years

About

Megan Jessat is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and women and wealth. She works with wealthy individuals and families across the United States, providing integrated wealth strategies, including investment management, pre-liquidity-event planning, trust and estate planning services, cash-flow analysis, liability strategies, insurance analysis, and family wealth dynamics. Megan and her team connect clients to Merrill’s specialized resources and Bank of America’s banking capabilities.

Megan began her career at Merrill in 2019 as a Summer Analyst in Bend, Oregon, before joining the Whitefish, Montana office in 2023. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration, cum laude, from the University of Montana, where she majored in Finance and Marketing. Additionally, Megan has professional experience in accounting, project management, marketing, and international business. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and an active member of the American Marketing Association.

Originally from Havre, Montana, Megan draws on her small-town upbringing to build client relationships rooted in trust and personalized attention. She is involved in her local community through the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. Outside of her professional work, Megan enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, boating, and spending time with her family.

Expertise

Wealth management Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Demographic focus

Women Professionals Mid-Career Professionals Intergenerational Families

Work history

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2023 - Present (3 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2023 - Present (3 years)

Whitefish Credit Union

2021 - 2023 (2 years)

Proof Research

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

LC Staffing

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Glacier Bank

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

Unemployed

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

Downtown Missoula Partnership

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Merrill Lynch Bank of America

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

Downtown Missoula Partnership

2019 - 2019 (1 year)

The Peak Racquet Club

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

The Peak Racquet Club

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

Guild Mortgage

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

The Depot

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Murphy's Pub

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

Vic's Place

2017 - 2017 (1 year)

The University of Montana

2016 - 2020 (4 years)

Vic's Place

2016 - 2016 (1 year)

Havre High School

2012 - 2016 (4 years)

Disclosures

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Samuel R

Series 66

Whitefish, MT

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer

Jakeb K

Series 66

Columbia Falls, MT

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Multi-generational wealth transfer Passive / index investing ESG / Sustainable investing

John D

Series 66

Kalispell, MT

Edward Jones

General retirement planning

Caleb M

Series 66

Whitefish, MT

Merrill

Caleb McCranie is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized investment strategies aligned with their financial goals. He provides investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income solutions. Caleb holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Florida and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is dedicated to supporting families and small businesses in achieving financial security by building tailored plans that reflect their individual goals, family situations, and lifestyles. Outside of his professional work, Caleb enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Parents Young Families

Kevin A

Series 66

Columbia Falls, MT

Edward Jones

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer Religious/faith focused

Jesse M

Series 66

Columbia Falls, MT

Edward Jones

Charitable giving & philanthropy Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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