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Hollman, McSweeny, Albert & Byrnes Group

Wealth Management
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High energy. Deep experience. And a distinct set of skills.
Three ways we deliver uncommon value to generations of families
that need a realistic roadmap for putting their wealth to work and goals within reach.

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Welcome

At The Hollman, McSweeny, Albert & Byrnes Group, we bring decades of knowledge and know-how to an impressive clientele that, quite often, comes to us requiring a seasoned approach to managing and optimizing their wealth.

Our highly-credentialed, multi-generational team continues to attract an ambitious and growing number of high-net-worth families – up to three, four and five generations in California and more than 15 other states. They include successful women and men who’ve built and sold their enterprises, current owners of small and mid-sized businesses, physicians and executives in the media and defense industries (many with concentrated stock positions).

While distinct in their talents and visions, a typical client requires a cohesive financial strategy that connects the dots in their lives with those in their financial picture. On their behalf, we construct fully customized strategies that most often span retirement, investment and legacy planning, as well as liability management.

Still, our primary focus is inter-generational wealth planning – helping clients preserve wealth for themselves and the people they love. Whenever possible, we meet with both spouses and entire families to appreciate and address their objectives. Additionally, our ages allow us to work easily with generations of families – a key advantage when talking with children and grandchildren about the responsibilities of inheriting and managing wealth.

As clients look forward to rewarding retirement lifestyles, we help them prepare for decisions they anticipate and those they don’t. Specifically, we advise on issues surrounding Social Security, long-term care, charitable trusts, tax-advantaged income strategies and the future costs of health care.

Whether a client’s finances demand a sophisticated approach or one that is straightforward, we customize their portfolio with holdings that span asset classes and sectors. In addition to stocks and bonds, we may introduce alternative investments including private equity and real estate. This allows clients to benefit from non-correlated assets that we deem attractive, affordable and likely to reduce volatility. For clients who want their values reflected in their portfolios, we also offer socially responsible and sustainable investing strategies.

To align our tax minimization and estate planning strategies with those of clients’ attorneys and CPAs, we can coordinate and communicate, so that optimal results can be achieved. We also work extensively with Bank of America, N.A. to provide clients with access to residential lending and refinancing, education and securities-based lending.

Ultimately, we believe that clients deserve the full acumen and attention of an established and stable wealth management team – one like ours that is fully committed to optimizing the quality of their lifestyles and legacies. We hope you allow us to serve you.

*Some or all alternative investment programs may not be in the best interest of certain investors. No assurance can be given that any alternative investment’s investment objectives will be achieved.
*Impact investing and/or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) managers may take into consideration factors beyond traditional financial information to select securities, which could result in relative investment performance deviating from other strategies or broad market benchmarks, depending on whether such sectors or investments are in or out of favor in the market. Further, ESG strategies may rely on certain values based criteria to eliminate exposures found in similar strategies or broad market benchmarks, which could also result in relative investment performance deviating.

Philosophy

We believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, we will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

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.

Your approach to investing

Drawing upon research in the field of behavioral finance, Merrill developed the Investment Personality Assessment to help us get to know you better as an investor and potentially help you refine your own investing preferences. By gaining a deeper understanding of how you think and feel about investing through this assessment, we can customize the financial approach we develop together to help you pursue what matters most to you. Our Investment Personality Assessment is one of the ways to help us get to know you - to understand your goals and priorities. These questions will help us provide you with additional insights and resources.

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

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.

Focus On Individuals, Families and Small Businesses

We believe that financial success can be achieved when you’re able to make investment-related decisions and trade-offs that can help you reach personally meaningful goals. Whether you’re planning your retirement, saving to buy a home or funding a child’s education, the process begins by getting to know you and how you feel about 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 others and giving to charities
  • Work: Working in retirement, selling or starting a business
  • Finance: Bringing it all together and defining your financial goals

Success will be measured by the amount of progress you are making toward reaching your goals, making thoughtfully considered adjustments as events and conditions warrant.

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.

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.

Sean E McSweeny

Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2024
Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.*

Dana J Albert

Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2024
Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.*

Katie Byrnes

Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2024
Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.*

Meet the Team

Supported by the global resources of Merrill, our team 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.

Kimberly P Auerbach

Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer

Bank of America, N.A.

NMLS #637449

Andrew Broughton

Wealth Management Banking Specialist

Merrill

David Rubalcava

Wealth Strategies Advisor

Bank of America, N.A.

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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      Let’s Have a Conversation

      Helping you reach your goals starts with getting to know you personally. Through understanding what matters most to you, together we can help you create a financial approach that reflects your personality. Only then can we offer an approach that is built around your life priorities and the advice you need to help you address fluctuations in the market and changes in your life. Let’s work together to help you achieve your goals.

      Why Merrill?

      As Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors, we will sort through the financial complexities of your life, helping you build a customized investment approach to address your needs and pursue your goals.


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      The Power of the Right Advisor®
      Working with a dedicated Merrill advisor means you get personalized investment strategies from Merrill plus access to comprehensive financial solutions only Bank of America can deliver.

      Personalized advice from a dedicated financial advisor.

      We get to know you and your family, your financial situation and what matters most to you.

      A comprehensive approach, built around your life’s priorities.

      Drawing from our experience and the best thinking of Merrill, together we will design an approach that reflects your unique needs, priorities and financial situation.

      Adjusting your investment approach as your life and the markets change.

      We will work to help you stay on track, regardless of what the markets are doing.