David Kim
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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David Kim is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he works with successful families and businesses to help them achieve their financial goals. He focuses on investment and risk analysis, institutional investments, retirement income planning strategies, and estate planning services. David helps clients clarify their goals and develop investment management strategies that align with their vision, acting as an advocate to navigate the challenges of today's financial landscape.
David began his financial services career in 2005 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR™ (CPFA®), and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. He is also a designated Bank of America Merrill Lynch Retirement Benefits Consultant. David was named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2019. He is a graduate of Penn State University.
Outside of his professional work, David is an active member of his church and involved in community activities, including serving on the board and coaching for Mifflin Area Youth Baseball. He enjoys studying the culinary arts in his spare time. David lives in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, with his wife Sarah and their three children.
bank of America, N.A
2012 - Present (14 years)
Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
2005 - Present (21 years)
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