Kevin Draggoo is a co-founder of the Draggoo Huber Team. For over three decades, Kevin has built a team that emphasizes proactive service, in-depth customization, and dedication to our clients’ goals. Kevin cares for a select group of successful individuals and families, taking the time to learn about their personal concerns and aspirations. Kevin designs tailored strategies to help his clients simplify the complexities of their lives.

Kevin began his Merrill career in 1985. He has significant experience advising company founders, entrepreneurs, and families that have a sudden wealth event, including winning Mega Millions Lottery, selling a business, or accepting a large salary contract. Mr. Draggoo helps these clients through the complications of managing large amounts of cash and he helps them find strategies that are designed to ease their fears and allow them to achieve their dreams.  Utilizing the world class investment capabilities of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, Kevin provides access to a wide range of financial resources such as investment management, lending services, life and long-term-care insurance, wealth preservation and transfer strategies.

Kevin has garnered national recognition as a leading Financial Advisor. He was named Named to the 2019 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list (*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on February 20, 2019. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2018). Kevin obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 1992, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Kevin graduated summa cum laude from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. Kevin dedicates his time, financial resources and insight to other local organizations, including the East Lansing Educational Foundation, Greater Lansing Arts Council, Lansing Symphony, Broad Art Museum, and local Lions club. 





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*Source: The Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list, published on February 20, 2019. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2018. The ranking for this list by SHOOK Research is based on due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Forbes is a trademark of Forbes Media LLC. All rights reserved. Rankings and recognition from Forbes/SHOOK Research are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results, and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor.

I believe that my commitment to excellence, integrity, collaborative approach and dedicated work ethic, are among the reasons clients choose to work with me and my team. I don’t make decisions for you – I make them with you. I listen closely when you share your priorities and concerns. Our discussions help me provide guidance so that you can gain control and weigh your next steps to achieving your financial goals. I help evaluate your overall financial well-being, factoring in such variables as retirement spending, inflation, taxes, asset allocation, and longevity expectations. I then work with you to build a portfolio and financial strategy that incorporates these important factors. Over time, as your goals and priorities evolve, so will your portfolio. It all comes down to delivering advice that is relevant to your life and financial success.

I have over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, beginning my career in 2008 with JP Morgan Chase, before joining Merrill and The Draggoo Huber Team as a Financial Advisor in 2014. I hold Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. My husband, Adam, is Attorney for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. We enjoy the rich art and music culture of Lansing, and also spending time outdoors running, hiking and camping. We have two wonderful and energetic young boys, Theodore and Winston, who keep us busy and laughing.

Please call or e-mail me to talk about how my team and I might serve you.



*Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.

*Asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

Derick Grembi has worked in financial services since 1993.  He has significant experience in investment analysis and implementation, wealth strategy, and portfolio management. Within The Draggoo Huber Team, Derick is responsible for developing goals-based financial strategies for families and institutions.  As the primary investment strategist for the team, Derick tailors the team’s strategic and tactical investment approach to align with a client’s needs and priorities.

Derick’s decades of experience have provided him with the knowledge and skills that substantial wealth requires: tax minimization strategies; hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions; Monte Carlo analysis; charitable gift analysis; investment manager selection (asset allocation strategies); and alternative investment analysis.

Derick came to Merrill from the Private Investors Group at BlackRock, where he was a Director and Portfolio Manager.  In that role, he customized investment strategies for high-net-worth clients and institutions.  In previous roles with other firms, Derick was an Equity Research Director, a Commercial Loan Credit Analyst, and an Assistant Area Credit Manager.

Derick holds a B.S. in Economics from Oakland University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute.  He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.  Derick is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program.  A Senior Portfolio Manager can help clients pursue their objectives by managing on a discretionary basis his own personalized or defined strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A Senior Portfolio Manager may make their strategies available to clients working with other Merrill Advisors.

Derick lives in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with his wife Diane and their seven children.

*Asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

*Merrill, its affiliates, and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.

*Some or all alternative investment programs may not be in the best interest of certain investors. No assurance can be given that any alternative investment’s investment objectives will be achieved.