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24yrs

Ka Lee

Financial advisor at Merrill

Ka Lee is a fiduciary financial advisor in Cupertino, California, with 24 years in the industry. Ka joined Merrill in 2026, after a year at Park Avenue Securities and two years at LPL Financial. Merrill offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 146 advisors with offices in Cupertino, and one of 137 fiduciaries.

Cupertino, CA 95014Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience24 years (since 2002)
How that compares ?More experience than 72% of advisors at Merrill
Office20563 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Merrill

Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. Apr 2026 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm
  2. Jun 2025 – Mar 2026
  3. Jul 2014 – Jun 2016
  4. Oct 2012 – Jul 2014
  5. May 2012 – Oct 2012
    Chase Investment Services Corp.Previously
  6. 2010 – 2012
  7. 2007 – 2010
  8. Aug 2005 – May 2007
    Citicorp Investment ServicesPreviously
Earlier career (2 more)
  1. Mar 2004 – Aug 2005
    Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
  2. Nov 2003 – Feb 2004
    Pruco Securities, LLC.Previously

Questions to ask Ka Eun

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  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  3. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  4. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Ka Eun

How do I contact Ka Eun?

Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Ka Lee. Ka Eun works from the Cupertino, CA office.

How long has Ka Eun been a financial advisor?

Ka Eun has been in the industry since 2002, about 24 years. More experience than 72% of advisors at Merrill.

What licenses does Ka Eun hold?

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Ka Eun a fiduciary?

Ka Eun is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Ka Eun paid?

Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Ka Eun for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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