Brenton Hamlet is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Markoff Hamlet Group at Merrill. Brent has worked in financial services since 2000. In 2015 Brent was awarded the prestigious David Brady Award, recognizing his outstanding philanthropy, client focus and overall commitment to his company and community. Brent provides a range of financial services and strategies to clients, mindful of their short- and long-term goals. As a Wealth Management Advisor, he channels the extensive capabilities and offerings of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to help clients discern, organize, advance their financial priorities. He is particularly adept in creating and refining financial initiatives before, during, and after wealth creation events such as divorce, death, retirement, or sale of a business. Brent earned his Bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his law degree from University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law.Brent Hamlet is a CERTIFIED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYST^® (CIMA^®) professional, which is awarded by a designation sponsored by The Investments & Wealth Institute^™ (The Institute) and taught in conjunction with the Wharton School to a very limited number of Financial Advisors. Using this professional knowledge, we are regularly called upon to communicate with our client’s CPAs and Attorneys to optimize the outcome of each and every collaboration. No two circumstances are the same, our approach reinforces that belief.Brent lives in the Valley with his wife and their two children. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and college football. He is active in education and community outreach organizations in the greater Los Angeles area. Brent holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations.
*The David Brady Award is an internal award honoring David Brady, who lost his life in the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001. David was a man who exhibited a high standard of excellence and commitment to his clients. The award is given annually to Wealth Management employees who best demonstrate the spirit of partnership and what it means to go beyond expectations in their dedication and commitment to clients.

*Brenton Hamlet does not provide legal/tax advice in the current role with Merrill. Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.