Karen Hoy

Advisor at Merrill

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Kelleys Island, OH 10036

About

Karen Hoy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor for 34 years and is a lifelong resident of Hudson, Ohio. Karen began her career at Dean Witter in Hudson in 1989 before moving to Merrill in 1993.

Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ashland University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Her expertise focuses on retirement planning, estate planning strategies, wealth management, and the transfer of wealth to the next generation. She works primarily with families and has a special interest in advising and educating women who have experienced divorce or widowhood.

Karen has played a role in establishing the Hudson Community Foundation and remains active in philanthropic activities, including involvement with the Kellys Island You Got Talent, Make a Wish Foundation, and Veteran Canine Connection. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, painting, hiking, tennis, and spending time with her family and dogs on Kelleys Island.

Expertise

Wealth management General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Demographic focus

Women Professionals Divorced Women Widow/Widower

Work history

Bank Of America, N.A.

2017 - Present (9 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

1993 - Present (33 years)

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