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Rick Kent

Founder and CEO at Merit Financial Advisors

At a glance

Our coverage identifies Rick Kent as founder and CEO at Merit Financial Advisors (Citywire RIA, October 16, 2026). 2 stories in our coverage name them, all on October 16, 2026.

Firm
Merit Financial Advisors
Role
Founder and CEO
In our coverage
2 stories

In the news

  1. 'It's not just for the founders': Merit CEO Rick Kent shares his M&A must-havesCitywire RIA
  2. 'It's not just for the founders': Merit chair Rick Kent shares his M&A must-havesCitywire RIA

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Last updated October 16, 2026. All people in our coverage →