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Maxson Huang Holmes Group

Wealth Management
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Wealth Management


We'll deliver the investment insights of Merrill® to you and offer access to the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. We'll help you explore financial possibilities that may be available in today's changing markets.  And we can leverage additional support by calling upon our global network of specialists to assist you.

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WELCOME

At The Maxson-Huang-Holmes Wealth Management Group, we enjoy a proud tradition – of cultivating collaborative and trusted relationships with clients whose values we often share. Since 1987 the Maxson-Huang-Holmes group has been serving our clients from our home office located in Dearborn Michigan.

From first-generation Americans to generations of families residing in the Metro Detroit area and 25 other states, our clients have accumulated assets that reflect their hard work and perseverance. But that’s where similarities end. As our client, you’ve taken your own path to success – and have distinct concerns and ambitions. That’s why it’s incumbent on us to develop a clear notion of your accomplishments, passions, and attitude toward wealth.

Inherent in everything we do is our oath to be completely honest with you, at all times. If what you envision is not likely attainable, we will certainly tell you. Conversely, if your goals are quite easily within reach, we will outline what you can likely afford going forward – as long as you follow a carefully prescribed financial strategy. We believe that many clients have become our close friends as a result of mutual respect and the trust they place in us.

How do we learn? By listening to our firm’s thought leaders and especially, to you, our client. In fact, we don’t assume anything about you. We listen closely to what you say (and often, don’t say). Our goal is to deliver wise financial guidance that is responsive and responsible. Anything less is less than you deserve.

While we begin with in-depth planning-related discussions, we will continue to ask questions – to explore how your situation and aspirations change. Our team takes seriously your financial and emotional wellness – as if we were serving our own families. We welcome the opportunity to assist you with the same measure of care and consideration.

WHAT CLIENTS CAN EXPECT

At The Maxson-Huang-Holmes Wealth Management Group, we take pride in structuring practical, tactical and timely strategies that blend our deep knowledge with that of global Merrill thought leadership and local resources.

As our client, you will receive a degree of acumen and attention that may surprise you. Unlike many advisory groups – perhaps, your previous one – we don’t offer “cookie-cutter” financial strategies because we don’t have “cookie-cutter” clients. For this reason, we:

  • Select investments that reflect our assessment of you, along with your stated short- and long-term objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and investment timeline. We incorporate these and other considerations into an overall wealth management strategy.

  • Look at “holes” in your financial picture. Perhaps long-term care, life, key man, or other forms of insurance can help safeguard your wealth. In some cases, updating your beneficiaries is all that’s needed.

  • Communicate clearly and honestly. We have long pushed for other advisors to be more straightforward with clients and use simple explanations. Many of our clients are fascinated with the details of their strategies and we’re happy to explain how we think, what they own and why. For all clients, we recognize their time constraints and confidence in our ability to manage the intricacies of complex financial issues.

  • Help you understand your retirement spending needs, before you retire – dividing likely expenditures into needs (food, property taxes, health care, etc.) and wants (dining, traveling, gifting, etc.). When it comes to investments, we may use “endowment investment theory” to help you secure a predictable income stream through retirement with a risk-managed portfolio diversified across asset classes.

  • Can coordinate with your CPA and attorney to align our efforts when building a tax-minimization and estate planning strategy.

  • Provide access to residential, commercial and securities-based lending by connecting you with specialists at Bank of America, N.A.

Approach

Every relationship begins with a conversation, helping you identify and prioritize which goals matter most to you. Whether it's transferring wealth to the next generation, customizing your financial approach to help you pursue your passions, or providing advice and guidance to help you stay informed, we start by listening to learn more about you and your family.

WHAT CLIENTS CAN EXPECT

At The Maxson-Huang Wealth Management Group, we take pride in structuring practical, tactical and timely strategies that blend our deep knowledge with that of global Merrill thought leadership and local resources.
 
As our client, you will receive a degree of acumen and attention that may surprise you. Unlike many advisory groups – perhaps, your previous one – we don’t offer “cookie-cutter” financial strategies because we don’t have “cookie-cutter” clients. For this reason, we:

• Select investments that reflect our assessment of you, along with your stated short- and long-term objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and investment timeline. We incorporate these and other considerations into an overall wealth management strategy.

• Look at “holes” in your financial picture. Perhaps long-term care, life, key man, or other forms of insurance can help safeguard your wealth. In some cases, updating your beneficiaries is all that’s needed.

• Communicate clearly and honestly. We have long pushed for other advisors to be more straightforward with clients and use simple explanations. Many of our clients are fascinated with the details of their strategies and we’re happy to explain how we think, what they own and why. For all clients, we recognize their time constraints and confidence in our ability to manage the intricacies of complex financial issues.

• Help you understand your retirement spending needs, before you retire – dividing likely expenditures into needs (food, property taxes, health care, etc.) and wants (dining, traveling, gifting, etc.). When it comes to investments, we may use “endowment investment theory” to help you secure a predictable income stream through retirement with a risk-managed portfolio diversified across asset classes.

• Can coordinate with your CPA and attorney to align our efforts when building a tax-minimization and estate planning strategy.

• Provide access to residential, commercial and securities-based lending by connecting you with specialists at Bank of America, N.A.

Capabilities

Merrill’s process is designed to help deliver a customized, comprehensive experience to assist you not only in wealth accumulation and preservation, but in areas that go beyond investments. Providing you with access to the investment insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America offers a way to help you manage all of the pieces of your financial life. Working one-on-one with a Merrill advisor means you have a single point of contact to help you with potential strategies for transferring wealth to the younger generation.

Recognition

Merrill is proud of our advisors who’ve received recognition from financial industry publications or directly from Bank of America Corporation. We believe they are setting the standard for exemplary client service.

Brian K Maxson

Meet Our Group

Supported by the global resources of Merrill, our group is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.

Additional Resources

The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.

Karen Sobh

Wealth Management Banking Specialist

Merrill

Staying on Track

We understand that both your life and the financial markets can change over time. By checking in to discuss changes in your life and revisiting your financial approach, our goal is to help you stay on track to achieve what's most important to you.



Reviews to help you
stay on track

We’ll meet with you to review your goals and the progress you’ve made toward reaching them. We’ll also discuss any adjustments needed to your financial approach to help you stay on course.



    Changes in your life
    and to your goals

    Your life and goals change. As these changes occur, we can update your approach to reflect them.

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