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Kory Steil

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Maple Lake, MN

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

25 years

About

Kory Steil is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving clients since 1996, bringing decades of market experience to his role. Kory specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies that reflect his clients’ unique financial situations and long-term goals. His expertise includes managing investment opportunities and navigating market challenges, drawing on his experience through events such as the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic.

Kory earned his Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arizona, graduating Summa Cum Laude with Honors. He further advanced his professional credentials by obtaining the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification in 2001 and becoming qualified as a Portfolio Manager through the Merrill Investment Advisory Program in 2004. He maintains professional designations including CFP and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Outside of his professional career, Kory participates in community volunteering activities. He and his wife are parents of two sons and enjoy spending their free time playing pickleball.

Expertise

Wealth management Active portfolio management

Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals Parents

Work history

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2014 - Present (12 years)

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