Scott Burton

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Hot Springs, AR 71913

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

11 years

About

Scott Burton is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He approaches financial advising with a methodical perspective inspired by his family's three generations in the medical profession. Scott works closely with his clients to identify potential unseen risks in their financial plans and develops tailored strategies to help them pursue financial health and achieve long-term goals. He emphasizes the importance of regular reviews, or "checkups," to ensure clients remain on track.

Scott's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and women and wealth. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas and has earned professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Beyond his professional role, Scott is involved in his community through memberships and leadership roles with the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Hot Springs, and Oaklawn Rotary Club. His personal interests include antiquing, boating, cooking, gardening, hunting, music, photography, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

Client services

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy Divorce financial planning

Demographic focus

LGBTQIA Women Professionals Women's Finance

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Merrill lynch, pierce, Fenner & Smith incorporated

2018 - Present (8 years)

Edward Jones

2014 - 2018 (4 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Gerald B

Series 66

Malvern, AR

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management

Mark S

Series 66

Hot Springs, AR

Merrill

Mark Seitzer serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill Resident Director. With 21 years of experience at Merrill, including 12 years as a Senior Financial Advisor, he specializes in legacy planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Mark emphasizes a disciplined, long-term investment approach grounded in asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing. He prioritizes understanding clients' financial goals to deliver personalized service and trusted advisory relationships. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree from Henderson State University and an Associate's Degree from NPCC. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Based in Glenwood, AR, Mark resides with his wife, Christy, and their family. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management General estate planning guidance

Thomas W

Series 66

Hot Springs, AR

Edward Jones

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management Founder/Business Owner

Heather S

Series 66

Malvern, AR

Edward Jones

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

Scott H

Series 66

Malvern, AR

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Military & Veterans

Mitchell L

Series 66

Hot Springs, AR

Merrill

Mitchell Lowe is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to meet those objectives. Mitchell provides ongoing advice and adjusts clients' portfolios to align with evolving personal and financial circumstances. His expertise lies in helping individuals navigate the complexities of managing multiple financial priorities, including saving for college, purchasing a home, caring for elderly parents, and planning for healthcare needs. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Mitchell brings a client-focused approach that emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals most important to them. Mitchell holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Arkansas University.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Elder care planning Caring for aging parents General retirement planning Wealth management
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