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Jason Kelso

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Senior Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
📍 Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Jason Kelso is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, specializing in helping business owners navigate major liquidity events. A Certified Exit Planning Advisor with a Masters from the University of Florida, he focuses on tax-efficient wealth preservation before, during, and after an exit.

Residing in Atlantic Beach, Florida, Jason is deeply involved with his alma mater, the University of Florida, serving on the Gator Boosters Board of Directors. He enjoys spending his free time with his family golfing, surfing, and fishing, and frequently attends Florida Gator athletic events.

Interesting fact: Jason holds a specialized accreditation as a Sports & Entertainment Wealth Management Advisor, advising collegiate athletes on managing their NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) contracts.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Senior Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Business Exit Planning
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), his professional focus is guiding founders and entrepreneurs through the M&A process and other liquidity events.
Wealth Management
He advises clients with $10M+ in investable assets and shares market insights on topics ranging from interest rates to investment sectors like small caps.
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Career

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7-2004
Senior Financial Advisor, Senior Vice President
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
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Education
1996 - 1998
Master's Degree
University of Florida
1994 - 1995
Bachelor's Degree
Florida State University
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