Ammon Pence Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
2501 Coolidge Road
Suite 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
517.324.4628
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Whatever your personal goals may be, The Ammon Pence Group will work with you to develop a personalized financial approach designed to help you pursue what’s most important to you.
Ammon Pence Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

It is the mission of the Ammon Pence Group to provide a holistic and customized wealth management experience focused on helping each family we work with achieve their unique financial goals. With care, every member of our team is dedicated to provide the highest level of personalized service.

Recognition
Scott Ammon
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
John Pence
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019, 2021-2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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About Us
Welcome

It is the mission of the Ammon Pence Group to provide a holistic and customized wealth management experience focused on helping each family we work with achieve their unique financial goals. With care, every member of our team is dedicated to provide the highest level of personalized service.

About Us
Welcome

It is the mission of the Ammon Pence Group to provide a holistic and customized wealth management experience focused on helping each family we work with achieve their unique financial goals. With care, every member of our team is dedicated to provide the highest level of personalized service.

Philosophy

No two families are alike. Consequently, there is no single wealth management strategy that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to us is what matters most to you. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can we help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we will thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.

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.

Planning focus

We believe that your investments should be a reflection of you — your life, your priorities, your goals. As your dedicated advisor team we will get to know what matters most to you and help you define your goals. We use this understanding to help you build a comprehensive financial strategy and offer personalized advice. Professional management and reviews can help you stay on the right path towards pursuing your long-term objectives. That's why we offer the Merrill Investment Advisory Program as one option to consider to help manage your investments.

Understanding your goals and priorities

Your life and goals change. We have tools to help you keep track of these changes so they can be reflected in your financial approach.

Capabilities

It is important to know exactly where you are with your finances, where you plan to go, and how much you may need to help get you there. Drawing on Merrill's investing insights and with access to Bank of America's credit and lending solutions, we can offer you a comprehensive, personalized plan to help you pursue your goals. We will provide transparency on what you're paying for and what you're getting, as well as potential opportunities and risks. Understanding that life needs and market conditions can change, we will meet with you, as necessary, to help make sure your strategy remains on track to pursue your goals and adjust your approach for the journey ahead, as needed.

The broad investing resources of Merrill provide you with access to potential strategies for income management, education funding, retirement income planning, and guidance for executives with concentrated stock positions. In addition to traditional and alternative investments and wealth transfer solutions through Merrill, you have access to estate planning services from Bank of America. As your single point of contact we can connect with key professionals in your life, working closely with your outside advisors, such as attorneys, accountants and elder care specialists.

DISCLOSURE: Some or all alternative investments may not be appropriate for certain investors. Certain alternative investments carry significant risk and are not subject to the same regulatory oversight as mutual funds and other appropriate investments. For these reasons, access to alternative investments may be limited to investors who are designated as sophisticated, high-net-worth investors.

Focus On

We offer clients a breadth of potential solutions, premier customer service and financial tools based on their unique circumstances. No matter what your goals may be, the process begins by defining and prioritizing your financial goals based on the following:

  • Health: Managing healthcare expenses, now and in the future
  • Home: Upsizing, downsizing, remodeling or buying a vacation home
  • Family: Taking care of your family and other people in your life
  • Leisure: Spending your free time in meaningful ways
  • Giving: Volunteering, mentoring and giving to charities
  • Work: Working in retirement, selling or starting a business
  • Finance: Bringing it all together; defining your financial goals

The team's industry knowledge and experience helps them provide you with:

  • Potential risk management strategies
  • Trust and estate planning services
  • Tax-minimization strategies
  • Access to Bank of America for your credit and banking needs

This material should be regarded as general or educational information on healthcare or Social Security considerations and is not intended to provide specific healthcare or social security advice. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact your legal or tax advisor.

Meet Our Team
Scott Ammon, CRPC™
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
517.324.4623
John Pence, CIMA®,CPWA®
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
517.324.4646
Andrew Pence
Financial Advisor
517.324.4647
Whitney Maguire
Wealth Management Client Associate
517.324.4609
Kevin Wayne Moore, AAMS™
Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
517.324.4628
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.
Wale Adebayo
Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist
Luna Qi
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Casey L Glisson
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #1077099
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

About Merrill
Fresh perspectives

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

Personalized planning

Helping you create a personalized plan

At Merrill, we go beyond the traditional role of an advisor.

  • Your goals, concerns and attitude about investing are the foundation of your plan.
  • We actively listen and provide personalized advice — ensuring we understand what matters most to you and your family.
  • We're committed to creating a personalized plan that evolves with you to help you live well today while preparing for the future.
Team and resources

Giving you access to our teams and solutions

Your advisor is one part of an experienced team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Acting as your single point of contact, your advisor provides personalized strategies and connects you with:

  • Bank of America specialists, such as mortgage or trust professionals
  • Timely insights from BofA Global Research1 to help you stay informed and navigate ever-changing markets
  • A full suite of Merrill investing and Bank of America banking solutions

1BofA Global Research is research produced by BofA Securities, Inc. ("BofAS") and/or one or more of its affiliates. BofAS is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC, and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp.").

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Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®, CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst®, CPWA® and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for certification.
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