Roy Ku

Roy Ku is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding partner of The XK Group in New York City. Prior to joining Merrill^® in 2015, he spent two decades as an analyst and portfolio manager in the hedge fund industry covering both the global and emerging equities markets. He began his career as an investment banker in 1995.

A tenacious, detailed-oriented problem solver, Roy takes great satisfaction in finding creative solutions to meet the complex financial needs of a diverse and dynamic clientele, including professionals in the technology and finance industries and families in the Asian community. A hallmark of his service model is to put the needs of his clients first and help educate them so they can make more informed and objective decisions which can have a meaningful long-term impact on their financial futures. Furthermore, under his advice and guidance, he strives to help his clients recapture precious free time so they can focus on the passions and priorities they deem most rewarding. 

Roy believes that a sound and productive relationship begins with listening and understanding his clients’ unique circumstances for themselves and their families. By spending quality time with every one of his clients, he implements a more personalized approach to financial planning strategies and investing. He draws on decades of investment management and banking experience to develop customized data-driven financial models and portfolios for his clients, which include separately managed accounts, tax minimization strategies, and alternative investments. Additionally, he helps his clients with custom lending solutions and trust and estate planning strategies through Bank of America and retirement planning services through Merrill^®.

Roy earned a Bachelor’s degree in economics with a concentration in finance and accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor^® (CPWA^®) designation. 

Roy and his wife, Jenny Hahm, live in New York City with their son, Hunter. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and chess.

 
*Some or all alternative investment programs may not be in the best interest of certain investors. No assurance can be given that any alternative investment’s investment objectives will be achieved.