Ning Kang

Ning has more than 15 years of experiences working at Fortune 500 companies with various roles relating to engineering management and project management prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2016. He assumed leadership of the Kang Group in 2019.

Ning brings a mix of talents, skills and experiences that lend themselves to multigenerational wealth management. He believes that the integration of his problem solving engineering mindset with his entrepreneurial background helps him to serve as a contrarian in the best interests of the client. He helps simplify the complex issues facing the career-building generation, working most effectively with wealth-creation-oriented clients and business owners. He is committed to following a clear process when it comes to building and preserving wealth.

Ning also offers advice and guidance on diverse wealth management issues, including retirement, liquidity and philanthropy. His holistic approach is designed to help clients to see whether they have adequate insurance coverage in place, including long-term care insurance. He helps clients formulate their vision of their legacy, such as leaving inheritances for their heirs, or the charity of their choice.

The Kang Group mantra under Ning’s leadership is that every member of the team understand that the decisions people make about their money affects their lives and the lives of future generations. Everything we do respects that connection between people’s lives and their finances.

Ning holds a M.B.A. from University of Houston, Victoria. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineer from Texas A&M University. Ning has been married to his wife Karen since 2003, with their son, Edward, and daughter Elena. In his free time, Ning enjoys the Texans, Astros & Rockets and playing with his kids.

Ning follows the deep-seated Merrill tradition of participating in the communities. This drives his interest in spending time volunteering with organizations in the community. Ning has been a board member of the Asian Chamber of Houston since 2009, which he contributes to the organization by supporting business owners and entrepreneurs. Ning is also the board director of the Riverstone home owner association, demonstrating his influence and leadership to serve the community. Furthermore, Ning is the president of Sunrise Youth Soccer Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization since 2016.