Fred Khalaf

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
6751 Old Jacksonville Hwy
Tyler TX 75703
(903) 535.4717
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Profile

FRED S. KHALAF
Senior Vice President
Senior Financial Advisor
Portfolio Manager

Fred joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a financial advisor in 2011, bringing 20 years of business finance experience in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Merrill, Fred was a financial manager at a Fortune 100 company and owned and operated his own businesses. Fred focuses on wealth management strategies for individuals and business owners. His experience as a business owner helps him provide a breadth of financial advice to each client. He assists in developing long-term investment plans to help clients pursue their financial goals. Fred completed his Master’s Degree in Business from the University of Texas at Austin.  He is active in the Tyler community through Lil' Wrangler's Round-Up for pediatric cancer survivors and as a board member for the Azalea Academy for Exceptional Adults. Fred and Christi have two daughters, Caroline and Catelin, and attend Christ Episcopal Church.

Recognition
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2025-2026
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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About Me
Philosophy

Communication is instrumental to managing life's challenges. That's why I work to engage you and your family in the financial decision-making process. Communicating openly with family members on the sometimes-difficult subject of wealth can be a challenge. I can help facilitate these discussions and offer personalized financial strategies designed to educate the younger generation about how assets may be invested.

About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life
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Fred Khalaf is registered to do business in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, TX, UT, VA.
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.