Edward Kunkel
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
NMLS #620117
2951 Ranch Road 620 S
Austin TX 78738
(512) 263.3928
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Whatever your personal goals may be, I will work together with you, one-on-one, to develop a personalized financial strategy designed to help you pursue your long-term goals.
Profile

As a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, I specialize in providing comprehensive wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for delivering customized financial strategies that help clients achieve their long-term goals and preserve their legacies. With deep acumen in portfolio management, estate planning services, tax optimization, and retirement strategies, I've successfully guided clients through diverse market conditions and evolving financial landscapes. I take pride in cultivating lasting relationships and offering the highest level of trust and integrity in every interaction. Having worked with some of the most sophisticated investors, I offer a broad spectrum of services including asset allocation, risk management, and succession planning. My approach blends deep industry knowledge with a commitment to personalized, client-first financial planning. I am passionate about staying ahead of market trends and continue to grow my knowledge to offer innovative strategies in a constantly changing financial environment. My commitment is to help ensure that each client's financial strategy aligns with their unique objectives, while navigating complexity with clarity and confidence. Let's connect if you're looking for a dedicated resource to help navigate the intricacies of wealth management and elevate your financial future.
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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Welcome

My mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you'd like it to be tomorrow. I help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. My approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

Meet Our Professional Staff
Oasis  Viloria
Oasis Viloria
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
512.930.9012
Lori Kunkel
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
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.
Erron G Wilson
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #620175
Jennifer Blythe
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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Edward Kunkel is registered to do business in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA.