About LGS
- Like many rare conditions, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome can be a complete mystery when you first hear about it. Explore this section to get a thorough understanding of LGS—including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
New to LGS
- A diagnosis of LGS is deeply unsettling and can leave you at a loss as to where to turn for help and guidance. We’re here for you. In this section you will find information, resources, and communities of support for the challenging road ahead.
For Families
- If a loved one is living with LGS, the entire family shares in the difficult journey. How can you keep them safe? Find appropriate medical care? Get the support you need? This section gives answers to these and other critical questions.
About Research
- Even as our understanding of LGS grows, there is so much more to learn. From research grants to conferences, from publications to voice of the patient family, this section provides avenues for furthering your knowledge and impact.
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Home / Team / Kevin Merritt, MBA, CFA

Kevin Merritt, MBA, CFA

Treasurer

New Canaan, CT

Kevin is the Director of Research at Wedbush where he leads a team of fifty investment analysts, covering over four hundred company stocks across the TMT, Healthcare, Consumer, and Financial sectors. Kevin currently serves as the LGS Foundation’s Board Treasurer. Kevin is also a Volunteer Advocacy Ambassador for Autism Speaks. Kevin and his wife Emily reside in New Canaan, CT with their three children, Ted, Will, and Bea. In their spare time, the family enjoys working out, reading, traveling, sports, and museums. When asked about his involvement as an LGS Foundation board member Kevin responded, “ My hope is to continuously strengthen the Foundation, so that we can help more and more families navigate the numerous challenges involved with LGS.”

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