Austin King

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About Austin King

Austin is a vital partner of The Pearce Group at Merrill, a distinguished National Wealth Management team recently honored with the #1 ranking in Maryland on the 2023 FORBES “Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams” list (Published on January 12, 2023, rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022). Since joining the team in 2019, Austin has focused his efforts on client relationship management, portfolio strategy analysis, and alternative investment strategy oversight. In addition, Austin heads the team’s marketing department and plays a critical role in furthering business development for the group. Austin is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ AAMS™, a professional designation awarded by The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. His academic foundation includes a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Towson University, where he not only excelled but now serves as a member on the Towson University’s College of Business and Economics’ Young Alumni Advisory Council (YAAC).*Some or all alternative investments may not be in the best interests for certain investors. Certain alternative investments carry significant risk and are not subject to the same regulatory oversight as mutual funds and other traditional investments. For these reasons, access to alternative investments may be limited to investors who are designated as sophisticated, high-net-worth investors Ranked #1 in Maryland on the 2023 Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” list Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.*2023 Forbes "Best in State Wealth Management Teams" list. Opinions provided by SHOOK* Research, LLC and is based on in person, virtual and telephone due d iligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management and Firm generated revenue (investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerance vary). SHOOK's rankings are available for client evaluation only, are not indic ati ve of future performance and do not represent any one client's experience and available for investor help in evaluating the right financial advisor and not an endorsement of the advisor. Compensation was no t received from anyone for the rankings study. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Details available at SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.