Donald Huneycutt

Don Huneycutt

Senior Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

As a Senior Financial Advisor, I partner with individuals, families and business owners to design personalized wealth management strategies aligned with their goals, values and long-term vision.

My approach begins with listening. I believe informed decisions come from clarity — understanding where you are today, where you want to go, and what matters most along the way. From there, we build a disciplined, comprehensive strategy designed to help manage risk, optimize opportunities and create lasting financial confidence.

I bring more than 20 years of experience in financial services. I began my Merrill career in 2005, serving clients through 2011 before transitioning to another firm. In 2022, I returned to Merrill, drawn by the firm’s depth of resources, specialist support and globally recognized research platform — all of which enhance the experience I deliver to clients.

Prior to entering financial services, I spent nearly two decades as an engineer and technical manager in precision manufacturing, industrial lighting and industrial controls. My final engineering role was Manager of Operational Excellence, where I led statistical problem-solving initiatives, process improvements and cost reduction programs. That analytical discipline and systems-based thinking continue to shape how I approach financial strategy today — with rigor, structure and a focus on measurable outcomes.

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Community & Leadership

My wife, Julie, and I have lived in Hendersonville for more than 35 years and remain deeply committed to serving our community. Julie serves as Executive Director of Hope Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing substance use disorders. Together, we co-founded Anna’s Hope at the Community Foundation of Henderson County to support prevention, recovery and education initiatives.

We are active members of Grace Blue Ridge Church, where I have previously served as Elder, Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee.

I am a long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Hendersonville and have served on its Board of Directors, chaired the Environmental Committee, coordinated Adopt-a-Stream and Big Sweep clean-up initiatives, and served as Chairman of The Rotary Foundation International.

Conservation is another personal passion. I am a member of the Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited, where I have served on the Board of Directors and as Director of Corporate Outreach, and I have supported MountainTrue’s regional environmental initiatives.

Giving back is central to who I am. I believe strong communities create strong families — and strong families build lasting legacies.

I follow the deep-seated Merrill tradition of participating in the communities we serve. This drives my interest in spending time volunteering with organizations in our community.

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