The Scudder Group

520 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 721-6183
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The Scudder Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

Our approach begins with a wealth plan specific to your circumstances, providing the foundation for a long-term strategy tailored to your goals.


We manage wealth in a tax-efficient and cost-effective manner, striving to simplify your finances so you can focus on what matters most to you.
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About Us
Our Approach

Working with us means working with advisors truly dedicated to helping you pursue your goals. The approach is simple, transparent and supported by thoughtful investment guidance aligned to the goals that matter most to you.

The value of the relationship with you includes:

  • helping you make informed decisions
  • recognizing your life priorities and goals
  • understanding your investment style
  • helping you prioritize and pursue goals
  • being transparent by making possibilities, fees and risks clear
  • taking steps to help you preserve income during a life challenge
  • educating the younger generation about investments and the markets
Meet Our Team
Timothy Scudder, CRPC™
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
949.721.6183
Michael Scudder, CSRIC®
Financial Advisor
949.721.6521
Deborah Hansen
Wealth Management Client Associate
Deborah R Hansen, CPFA™
Wealth Management Client Associate
949.721.6513
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.
Richard Mitchell
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #680263
Sara Burns
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Ronaldo Bowen
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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We take the time to listen and learn about you and your family before creating strategies that aim to meet your needs, goals and best interests now and in the future
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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.
Chartered SRI Counselor™, CSRIC®, and the CSRIC® logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.