Trent Pauls
| Trent Pauls helps high‑net‑worth individuals, families, and business owners navigate complex financial decisions with clarity, confidence, and discretion. As a Private Client Advisor at Bank of America Private Bank, he leads a multidisciplinary team delivering customized strategies spanning investment management, estate and legacy planning, business succession, philanthropic planning, and sophisticated credit and lending solutions. With more than a decade of experience in wealth management, Trent brings a rare dual perspective to his clients. Prior to joining Bank of America Private Bank, he built his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and later served as a senior leader overseeing a Houston‑based team of more than 30 advisors. Having advised clients directly while also acting as a principal responsible for advisor development, strategy, and fiduciary oversight, Trent understands both sides of the advisory relationship - insight that allows him to deliver institutional‑caliber thinking with a highly personal approach. Committed to his community, Trent is active with the American Cancer Society, where he serves as a Mentorship Co‑Chair and Committee Lead for GenNow and Shuck Cancer Houston. He is also a founding member and former co‑chair of ACS’s Fork Cancer event and previously served on the Austin Associate Board of Ambassadors. In addition, he volunteers with Career Gear Houston, helping veterans successfully transition into civilian careers. Originally from Kansas, Trent earned his degree from Louisiana State University and is a proud Tiger. He lives in Houston with his wife, their twin sons - Jackson and Liam - and their dog. Outside of work, he enjoys travel, weightlifting, wine, duck hunting, and live music. |
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*Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, AWMA™, and the AWMA™ logo certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States. |
For more than 200 years, Bank of America Private Bank has helped clients navigate the complex challenges of managing significant wealth. We draw on the Private Bank's personalized approach, as well as the resources of Bank of America, to help individuals and families, businesses, and institutions achieve their financial objectives. Whether you're looking to preserve and share wealth, build philanthropic legacies, or plan future growth, our commitment is to make your goals our priority. At Bank of America Private Bank, we take pride in our history and in serving our clients' best interest. We also value the continual pursuit of innovation in a constantly transforming world. We apply this perspective to help our clients anticipate and respond to evolving markets, changing environments and the growing complexities of the financial landscape. Mindful of the past, our focus in on providing today's clients with disciplined financial strategies and a bridge across generations.