Kerry began in the securities industry in 1993 as a Financial Advisor at Solomon, Smith, Barney and earned the Retirement Planning Specialist Designation. In 1996 he opened the Las Vegas office of Sutro & Co, then was appointed Senior Portfolio Manager.  Sutro & Co. was acquired by RBC Wealth Management in 2002.  Kerry and Ben Hamilton formed the Hamilton Withrow Group in 2005 and built a robust team of seasoned professionals to bring sophisticated solutions and services to their client base of business owners, high net worth individuals, and families.  In 2007, Kerry earned the firm’s internal designation of Accredited Wealth Manager (AWM) through an education program sponsored by RBC Wealth Management and Michigan State University.  This program is designed to provide financial consultants with cutting-edge strategies and training on the firm’s wealth management process.  In 2017 Kerry and Ben both completed an educational program and achieved the designation of Certified Exit Planning Advisors ( CEPA ).  In 2017 Kerry and Ben formed their second team Business Exit Planning Advisors ( BEPA ).   The team was formed to facilitate sales and transitions of businesses on a national footprint.   The BEPA team provides its expertise to individual business owners, RBC, and City National Bank advisors.  Kerry is a long-term resident of Las Vegas arriving there in 1969 when the population was around 200 thousand.  Kerry and his wife enjoy all things outdoors, travel, and culinary.  Kerry and his wife Meri have three children, four grandchildren, and always multiple 4 legged family members