Louisville, Ky.-based brokerage Hilliard Lyons has recruited former Merrill Lynch advisor Drew Becker.
Becker, an industry veteran who has been at Merrill Lynch in Ohio since 2006 according to FINRA's records, previously managed $29 million in client assets.
Becker will be joining Hilliard Lyons' Fort Mitchell, Ky., branch.
A spokesperson for Hilliard Lyons was not available for comment by press time on Friday.
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