Merritt Hicks
Merritt Hicks is a registered investment advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, based in Austin, TX, with 16 years of industry experience. Merritt operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 15,631 clients with $10B in assets under management.
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Kestra Private Wealth Services (Kestra PWS) offers investment management services where your advisor manages your account based on your goals and risk tolerance. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio and can be up to 2.5% annually. The exact fee depends on factors like the size of your account, the type of account (e.g., retirement), and the specific services you use. Fees are negotiable. Kestra PWS also offers various advisory platforms with different fee structures, including program fees that may incentivize your advisor to increase your overall fee.
Location
5707 Southwest Parkway, Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX, 78735
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Merritt works full-time as a Senior Client Associate at WestPeak Private Wealth, handling operational and administrative duties. Merritt also serves as a Notary, dedicating a few hours per week to this role.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
Robert Thomas Securities, INCBroker
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities CorporationBroker
Wedbush Morgan Securities INC.Broker
Volpe & Covington, a California Limited PartnershipBroker
State Registrations21 states
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