Rick Baker

Rick Baker is a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch and a nationally recognized wealth advisor, named by Forbes as one of the Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for 2025. He holds an economics degree from Auburn University and specializes in advising high-net-worth clients, including those in sports and entertainment.

He is a dedicated philanthropist, honored as the 2023 Alumnus of the Year by Snead State Community College. Rick has committed to a decade-long scholarship program, providing $25, 000 annually to support 250 students from his hometown high school, taking a personal interest in mentoring them.

For his philanthropic efforts, Rick was honored with the 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.