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Outlook 2023: Back to the (new) future
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Outlook 2023: Back to the (new) future
Watch experts discuss inflation, interest rates, the markets – and the possibility of a more promising market environment.
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Our team will help you find the right approach for you to help you meet your personal wealth management goals, or the goals of your organization.
Caso, McDonell & Associates
Welcome
We focus on developing customized potential financial solutions for individuals and their families by working closely together with clients after we understand their goals and agree upon next steps. Working with us means you have a caring advisor helping you to pursue your goals. We are committed to understanding your unique challenges, priorities, and financial resources. You may be concerned with preserving and growing your wealth or leaving a legacy to your family or a charity. Whatever your personal goals may be, we will work with you to develop a customized financial approach designed to help you pursue what’s most important to you.
Philosophy
No two people are alike. Consequently, there is no single wealth management approach that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to us is what matters most to you. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can we help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we will thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.
Approach
We believe an effective approach to wealth management requires working closely with you to help identify and define your goals.
Our job is to first understand what matters most to you. We will work together to create a financial approach that reflects your investment personality and is built around your life priorities.
Our approach is to help you pursue your goals by providing customized service and potential investment solutions. Whether you are focused on building, preserving or transferring wealth we are committed to helping you address your financial objectives at every stage of your life.
Capabilities
Our wealth management process begins by getting to know you and understanding your goals. We start by developing a thorough understanding of what you value most, your risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and what your goals may be. In our one-on-one discovery meetings with you, we draw on the analytical skills and deep experience of our advisor team to review your portfolio and objectives so that we can work closely together to create a financial approach that helps you pursue your goals.
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. So whether you’re planning your retirement, saving to buy a home or fund a child’s education, We start by getting to know you and how you feel about the following seven life priorities.
- 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
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.
Live Education Events
January 18th, 2023: Financial tips for your 50s and 60s
February 7st , 2023: Health care costs in retirement: A closer look at Medicare
March 28th, 2023: Financial matters for women
April 28th, 2023: Journey of Caregiving
May 8th, 2023: Social Security
June 15th, 2023: Financial fundamentals
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.
Philip M Caso
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2018
Published on February 15, 2018. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017.
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.
Sameer Derashri
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Oralia Rojas
Structured Credit Executive
Bank of America, N.A.
Nick Foley
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #1190976
Past Events
Practice Transition
November 30th, 2022|6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Virtual Event - RSVP to receive a link to the webinar.
Topics to be discussed
- Current and future market conditions
- How to maximize the value of your practice
- Identify pitfalls to avoid when transitioning
- Structuring the sale from a legal perspective
- Learn how the transaction is financed from a lender perspective
- Post-sale retirement investing options
The Future of Travel
November 10th, 2022|6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
The Future of Travel
Virtual via Veracast + Stage Right
Merrill invites you to join us for an insightful webcast on what’s in store for the travel industries – where the airline, hotel and leisure industries could be headed – and themes to watch in 2023.
Every day, technology is changing the way we live...but how is it affecting TRAVEL - one of the biggest global passions out there?
The holidays are almost here, and that means food, fun, and making travel plans for the upcoming year! Have your clients and prospects prepare to impress family and friends by learning about the latest technological advances in travel, and what's in store for the travel industry -- where the airline, hotel and leisure industries could be headed - and themes to watch in 2023.
Washington Update Pt. 2 - 2022 with Andy Friedman
October 19th, 2022|4:00 PM EST
**October 19th at 4:00pm EST**
Merrill invites you to the second in a two part virtual event series featuring Andy Friedman, a dynamic and insightful speaker and author known for his unique ability to translate difficult tax and fiscal information coming out of Washington, D.C. into potential growth strategies for business owners, executives and high net worth investors. Andy will discuss his perspective on the current political environment, prospective legislation and strategies for investment and retirement planning.
According to CNBC, Andy Friedman is “one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers on all things political.” An expert on political affairs, Andy explains the ever changing, sometimes confusing, and often crazy world of Washington in a straightforward bipartisan manner. He is known for predicting the outcomes of Washington deliberations and providing financial advisors and investors with strategies to consider in light of the changing political landscape.
Create a plan that is all about you.
Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis™ can help us build and document a personalized plan, centered on your goals and focused on what you want to achieve.
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
We believe there is no substitute for having a relationship with a team of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors committed to your needs, who can leverage the investment insights of Merrill and offer access to the banking convenience of Bank of America to help clients navigate the financial and economic landscapes. Let’s work together to help you pursue your goals.
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