The Tackman Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
63 Copps Hill Road
Floor Gr
Ridgefield, CT 06877
203.894.7801
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The Tackman Group provides you with customized strategies to preserve significant wealth in concentrated stock for corporate executives; and thoughtfully plan how your personal and financial goals can align to help you with the successful exit of your business.
The Tackman Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

The Tackman Group works closely with you to help you maximize the benefits your wealth can provide to your family and the causes that are important to you.

No one can control the markets.

What the team can control is regularly communicating with you through all market cycles to keep you on track towards the goals that matter most to you.

Recognition
Matthew Tackman
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2024
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
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About Us
Welcome

The Tackman Group works closely with you to help you maximize the benefits your wealth can provide to your family and the causes that are important to you.

No one can control the markets.

What the team can control is regularly communicating with you through all market cycles to keep you on track towards the goals that matter most to you.

About Us
Welcome

The Tackman Group works closely with you to help you maximize the benefits your wealth can provide to your family and the causes that are important to you.

No one can control the markets.

What the team can control is regularly communicating with you through all market cycles to keep you on track towards the goals that matter most to you.

Client Focus

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.

Philosophy

It's important to plan for your financial future, which means getting more than investment advice. You may find value in a one-on-one relationship with someone dedicated to knowing who you are and what you want to accomplish. Someone who knows your children's names, how hard you worked to get where you are and how you view investing. Our commitment is centered on helping you achieve your goals by making your needs a priority. Our advice and financial planning approach are guided by what's important to you.

Your Financial Approach

We offer you access to the investing insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking convenience of Bank of America to help you pursue your goals. We will work to help you stay on track, regardless of what the markets are doing.

FAMILY

Taking care of your family and other people in your life
  • Trust & Estate Services4
  • Education Funding1
  • Insurance3

HEALTH

Planning for healthcare expenses now and in the future
  • Long-term Care Insurance3
  • Health Savings Account2
  • Disability Insurance3

HOME

Upsizing, downsizing, remodeling or buying a vacation home
  • Home Loans2
  • Home Equity Lines of Credit2
  • Securities-Based Lending2
  • Credit Cards2

WORK

Working in retirement, selling or starting a business
  • Bank of America Business Banking2
  • Exchange Funds1
  • Concentrated Stock Management1
  • Succession Planning1

LEISURE

Spending your free time in meaningful ways
  • Credit Cards2
  • Securities-Based Lending2
  • Structured Lending2

GIVING

Volunteering, mentoring others and giving to charities
  • Donor-Advised Funds4
  • Private Foundations4
  • Charitable Trusts4

FINANCE

Using your finances to bring it all together
  • Merrill Investment Accounts1
  • Investment Advisory Accounts1
  • Alternative Investments1
  • Exchange-Traded Funds1
  • Mutual Funds1
  • Closed-end Funds1
  • Fixed Income Products1
  • Options1
  • Annuities3
  • Impact Portfolios1
  • Market-Linked Investments1
  • Securities-Based Lending2
  • Margin1
  • Home Loans2
  • Bank of America Checking and Savings Accounts2
  • Credit Cards2
  • Online Account Access1,2
Our Process

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.

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

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.

Meet Our Team
Matthew W Tackman, CEPA®,CPFA™
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
203.894.7801
James Scherer
Financial Advisor
203.356.8818
Peter M Starrett, CRPC™
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
203.894.7841
Samuel Grossman
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
203.894.7805
Victoria J Mathews, RMA®
Assistant Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
203.894.7825
Illona M Vitali
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
203.894.7817
Tammy Kenny
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
203.894.7804
Edward Ragonnet
Vice President, Wealth Management Specialist
203.894.7826
Maria K. Schwartz
Wealth Management Client Associate
203.894.7839
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.
Jeffrey Wiedmann
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Brendan Duffy
Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist
Alison Kaplan
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #23044
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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Investments & Wealth Institute® (the Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “RMA,” and “Retirement Management Advisor.” Use of RMA, and/or Retirement Management Advisor indicates that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
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