Tune out the noise: Wealth planning for the year ahead

Hear from a panel of experts as they explore how rising interest rates, high inflation and increased volatility are impacting the economy, how family dynamics are changing estate planning and hear some actionable strategies for investors to consider in 2023.

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Recognition

Merrill is proud of our advisors who’ve received recognition from financial industry publications or directly from Bank of America Corporation. We believe they are setting the standard for exemplary client service.

Terence Hunt

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2020, 2021
Published annually Jan- April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.

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Terence Hunt, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA, CRPC

Terence Hunt has been in the Financial Services industry for 36 years and has been a legacy Merrill Lynch Wealth Management advisor for 27 years. Terence is a graduate of Siena College in Loudonville, NY with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and also earned an MBA in Banking and Finance from Hofstra University in Uniondale, NY.  He holds professional licenses in Life, Long Term Care insurance and Annuities.  He has his Series 7, 63,  24, 53, 4 FINRA registrations and has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® certification.

Terence holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ upon completion of studies with the Wharton School of Executive Management.  He also holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™.
 
Terence has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠, CRPC® designation through The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp, and has also received a Certificate of Completion of the Merrill Lynch Longevity Training Program in conjunction with the University of Southern California’s Davis School of Gerontology.  Terence has also achieved the designation of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, CDFA.  Terence also has earned the Chartered SRI Counselor designation.

Terence is a former board member of the Needham Education Foundation in his hometown.  He also served for 9 years as a member of the Board of Associate Trustees at his alma mater, Siena College.  He is currently involved in several local activities and charitable organizations. Terence lives in Needham, MA with his wife Mary and their 2 daughters.

  • EDUCATION

    Hofstra University

    Siena College

Professional Staff

Supported by the global resources of Merrill, my team is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.

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.

Rick Lavoye

Wealth Management Banking Specialist

Merrill

Justin Burgess

Wealth Management Lending Officer

Bank of America, N.A.

NMLS #164904

Nicholas Field

Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist

Bank of America, N.A.

Where do we begin? It starts with you.

At Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, your financial advisor focuses on the things you care about most- family, goals and priorities - even as they change over the years.

Understanding Your Life

Approach

I begin every relationship with a conversation, helping you identify and prioritize which goals matter most to you. Whether it's transferring wealth to the next generation, customizing your financial approach to help you pursue your passions, or providing advice and guidance to help you stay informed, I start by listening to learn more about you and your family.

Drawing upon research in the field of behavioral finance, Merrill developed the Investment Personality Assessment to help me get to know you better as an investor and help you refine your investing preferences. Together, I can help customize your investment approach. Using an understanding of your priorities and investment personality as a foundation, I help you access the full breadth of resources from Bank of America’s banking products and services and Merrill’s investment insights to address all aspects of your financial life.

Capabilities

My process is designed to help deliver a customized, consistent experience to assist clients not only in wealth accumulation and preservation, but in areas that go beyond investments. My ability to provide access to the investment insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America offers a way to help clients manage all of the pieces of their financial lives. I view myself as a financial resource, helping clients with potential solutions for transferring wealth to the younger generation.

Trust and fiduciary services are provided by Bank of America Private Bank, a division of Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”).

Focus On Individuals, Families and Small Businesses

I believe that financial success can be achieved when you’re able to make investment-related decisions and trade-offs that can help you reach personally meaningful goals. So whether you’re planning your retirement, saving to buy a home or fund a child’s education, I start by getting to know you and how you feel about the following seven life priorities.

  • Health: Managing healthcare expenses, now and in the future
  • Home: Upsizing, downsizing, remodeling or buying a vacation home
  • Family: Taking care of your family and other people in your life
  • Leisure: Spending your free time in meaningful ways
  • Giving: Volunteering, mentoring others and giving to charities
  • Work: Working in retirement, selling or starting a business
  • Finance: Bringing it all together and defining your financial goals

This material should be regarded as general or educational information on healthcare or Social Security considerations and is not intended to provide specific healthcare or social security advice. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact your legal or tax advisor.

Your approach to investing

Drawing upon research in the field of behavioral finance, Merrill developed the Investment Personality Assessment to help us get to know you better as an investor and potentially help you refine your own investing preferences. By gaining a deeper understanding of how you think and feel about investing through this assessment, we can customize the financial approach we develop together to help you pursue what matters most to you. Our Investment Personality Assessment is one of the ways to help us get to know you - to understand your goals and priorities. These questions will help us provide you with additional insights and resources.

Understanding your goals and priorities

Your life and goals change. We have tools to help you keep track of these changes so they can be reflected in your financial approach.

Philosophy

I believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Worried about managing future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? With access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, I will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

Welcome

The Hunt Group is a boutique-like investment team within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management delivering distinctive service and financial strategies to a select group of high net worth individuals and business leaders. Through Merrill’s unprecedented platform and our professional relationships, we provide advice and guidance that we believe is unparalleled in depth. We strive to maintain complete objectivity in all of our recommendations, as our goal is to help ensure each client’s individual success.  We are confident you will find that our services are delivered on a customized basis within a personal relationship that will last throughout your lifetime.

Our philosophy is simple: successful wealth management is built on a strategy that focuses on the big picture. By taking a long term view, and establishing deep and valued relationships with our clients, we can provide a substantial level of customized and personalized service and give our clients back their most limited commodity, time.

I focus on delivering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with listening to a client’s needs and helping to ensure every strategy is grounded in understanding what each client wants to achieve. My access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and banking convenience of Bank of America helps address the various aspects of clients’ financial lives. I am driven by my passion for delivering excellent service and helping clients pursue their goals.

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.

Staying on Track

We understand that both your life and the financial markets can change over time. By checking in to discuss changes in your life and revisiting your financial approach, our goal is to help you stay on track to achieve what's most important to you.



Reviews to help you
stay on track

We’ll meet with you to review your goals and the progress you’ve made toward reaching them. We’ll also discuss any adjustments needed to your financial approach to help you stay on course.



    Changes in your life
    and to your goals

    Your life and goals change. As these changes occur, we can update your approach to reflect them.

    #DigitalMerrill

    MyMerrill is your online destination for access to your financial information, secure communications, and a robust offering of tools and capabilities.

    Your advisor is a click away within our site or mobile apps

    You can manage account security with our customizable security capabilities such as touch ID, one time passcode, and other security features

    Access to your complete financial life is available with My Financial Picture, Merrill’s asset aggregation tool

      Let’s Have a Conversation

      Helping you reach your goals starts with getting to know you personally. Through understanding what matters most to you, together I can help you create a financial approach that reflects your personality. Only then can I offer an approach that is built around your life priorities and the advice you need to help you address fluctuations in the market and changes in your life. Let’s work together to help you achieve your goals.

      Why Merrill?

      As Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors, we will sort through the financial complexities of your life, helping you build a customized investment approach to address your needs and pursue your goals.


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      We put you first, every day.
      Learn more about the dedicated one-on-one relationship you can have with a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor.

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      No question too big or moment too small

      For every question you have, every decision you make and every answer you need, we are with you to listen and help guide you along the many paths your life can take. Watch this video to see some questions we can address together.

      Personalized advice from a dedicated financial advisor.

      We get to know you and your family, your financial situation and what matters most to you.

      A comprehensive approach, built around your life’s priorities.

      Drawing from our experience and the best thinking of Merrill, together we will design an approach that reflects your unique needs, priorities and financial situation.

      Adjusting your investment approach as your life and the markets change.

      We will work to help you stay on track, regardless of what the markets are doing.