KD Wealth Management Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
29 South Main Street
West Hartford CT 06107
(860) 561.7766
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Welcome. Financial advice is about more than investments. It's about helping people make confident decisions for themselves, their families, and the future they envision. At KD Wealth Management Group, we take the time to understand your goals, values, concerns, and opportunities before developing a strategy designed around what matters most to you. We believe the strongest financial relationships are built on trust, communication, and a genuine understanding of each client's unique circumstances. Our multigenerational team combines deep experience, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to personalized service. We're honored to serve families in Connecticut and beyond.
KD Wealth Management Group
Welcome

Financial success is rarely the result of a single decision. It is built through careful planning, disciplined execution, and guidance that evolves alongside your life. At KD Wealth Management Group, we provide comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services designed to help clients navigate complex financial decisions and pursue their long-term goals with confidence.
Based in West Hartford, Connecticut, our team works with successful individuals, families, retirees, business owners, and multigenerational households seeking a personalized approach to managing and preserving wealth. We believe every client deserves a strategy tailored to their unique circumstances, priorities, and vision for the future.
Our services include:

  • Wealth Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Retirement Income Strategies
  • Investment Management
  • Tax-Efficient Wealth Strategies
  • Estate and Legacy Planning
  • Business Owner Planning
  • Generational Wealth Transfer

    Led by Gene Duarte, CFP® professional, and supported by a team of experienced advisors and specialists, we combine decades of industry knowledge with a collaborative planning process focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. Whether you're preparing for retirement, managing a significant liquidity event, planning for future generations, or seeking greater confidence in your financial life, we help bring structure and clarity to the decisions that matter most.
    Supported by the extensive resources, research capabilities, and global reach of Merrill and Bank of America, we deliver sophisticated planning solutions while maintaining the personal attention and responsiveness of a dedicated advisory team.

    *BofA Global Research is research produced by BofA Securities, Inc. (“BofAS”) and/or one or more of its affiliates. BofAS is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC, and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation.
Recognition
KD Wealth Management Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
A Personalized Approach to Wealth Management

We believe successful wealth management starts with understanding what matters most to you. Whether you're building wealth, preparing for retirement, growing a business, or creating a legacy for future generations, we're committed to helping you navigate life's financial decisions with confidence.
Our team brings together more than 30 years of experience, the perspectives of multiple generations, and a shared commitment to delivering personalized advice. We understand that every client, family, and business owner faces unique opportunities and challenges. That's why we take a planning-first approach, developing customized strategies designed around your goals, values, and vision for the future.

Meet Our Team
Eugene Duarte,

CFP®, CPFA®

Managing Director, Senior Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor
860.561.7766
Alma M Kruh
First Vice President, Senior Consultant
860.561.7712
Drew Duarte
Financial Advisor
860.561.7734
Nicholas Stager
Financial Advisor
860.561.7740
Michelle Shockley,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
860.561.7797
Karilynn Domurat
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
860.561.7776
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Serin Soukas
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #481127
Bank of America, N.A.
Deborah L Byrne
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.