The Vande Poele Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
2951 Centerville Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
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Our team works with a select group of families and individuals to create and implement customized wealth management strategies. Our goal is to develop close personal relationships with our clients, allowing us to better understand and address their unique needs and goals.
The Vande Poele Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

As a father son team, we understand the importance of family. Through an initial in-depth review to understand the clients’ current financial condition, their goals, and their priorities. A customized long term plan is developed to help achieve those goals and address any potential risks to achieving those goals. This planning is often conducted in collaboration with the clients other trusted advisors. Customized strategies are then employed to attain the desired outcomes. The portfolios employ tactical asset allocation and portfolio diversification strategies designed to maximize potential return and minimize portfolio volatility. The tax impact of a strategy is always considered and lower tax options are employed when possible. Regular client review meeting are held to track progress toward goals, discuss life changes and economic and market conditions, and adjust the strategy as needed.

About Us
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.

Meet Our Team
Arthur Vande Poele, AWMA™,CFP®,CPFA™,CRPC™
First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
302.571.5194
Andrew Vande Poele
Senior Financial Advisor
302.571.5533
Gabriella Giansanti
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
302.571.5110
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.
Lisa Rainforth
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Chris Claps
Alternative Investments Regional Specialist
Michael Nitsche
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
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.

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Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, AWMA™, and the AWMA™ logo certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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.