LTW Wealth Management Group

In today's increasingly complex global markets, the wisdom that comes from professional financial guidance is more essential than ever before. Many of our clients are busy, successful corporate employees who may not have the time to research, develop, and regularly review their financial strategy. At LTW Wealth Management, we take great satisfaction in helping them unwind complexity and bring order and meaning to their financial lives.

We believe our level of client service is a key differentiator of our practice. Over the years, our clients have become integral members of our professional family and we are deeply entrenched in their lives – from milestones and triumphs to difficulties and challenges. Through regular meetings and ongoing discussions, we stay apprised of changing conditions so that we can better respond to your needs. Our goal is to help you "answer your why" and uncover the true purpose behind your wealth.

To us, wealth management is about realizing personal and deeply held aspirations, such as a comfortable retirement income, college funding for children and grandchildren, ensuring financial security for successive generations, or support for a local charitable organization. Linking these human elements together is the basis for recommending the strategies we use to complement your goals. Whatever your priorities are, we can help you organize and simplify your financial life and build a personalized wealth plan that reflects your values.

Our entire team is dedicated to keeping you focused on where you want to go, advising you on how to get there, and continually reminding you of the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to pursuing your goals. We work hard so that you can focus on the people and pursuits you value most.

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.

Many of the clients we serve have complex considerations surrounding a concentrated position of the companies where they work. At The LTW Group, we are well-versed to help manage complex compensation packages—including multiple accounts, company stock options, restricted stock, and nonqualified deferred compensation.

Working in concert with your external tax and legal advisors, we can develop a detailed understanding of the constraints and possibilities posed by your situation. We can then create diversification strategies designed to help mitigate the risk inherent in concentrated positions. These may include such elements as:

• 10b5-1 sales plans and execution
• Charitable giving
• Exchange traded funds
• Derivative overlays
• Hedging strategies
• Other tax-sensitive strategies that seek to minimize the risk of a concentrated position while working to enhance your portfolio liquidity.

Key decisions around the timing for exercising your options, diversification opportunities around restricted stock lapsing, how to complete the transaction, and whether to hold or sell your acquired shares should be considered carefully. We will be with you every step of the way to assist you with diversifying and monetizing your holdings as part of a total portfolio strategy.

Wealth Management is a dynamic process. As we focus on you today and help you identify your goals for tomorrow, we can strive to work together throughout life's ups, downs, triumphs, and transitions. Helping you pursue your goals starts with getting to know you, your family and developing a plan. Our job is to understand what matters most to you. We will work together to create a financial strategy that reflects your investment personality and is built around your life priorities. we will be here to help you make adjustments to your plan if and when necessary over time.

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.

Regarding your finances, it is important for you to know exactly where you are, where you want to go, and how much you may need to get there. We work together to develop a personalized financial strategy, providing access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, to help you plan for your financial future. We provide transparency on potential risks and opportunities and what you're paying for and what you're getting. Understanding that life needs and market conditions can change, we will meet with you to help ensure your strategy stays on track in pursuing your goals and to adjust your approach as needed for the journey ahead.

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.

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.

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.

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

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