The Merriam Team

4800 Deer Lake Drive
Floor 01
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 218-5931
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The Merriam Team believes that good relationships are built through teamwork and involvement, delivered through our advisors, wealth management client associates and access to the global investment capabilities of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. We want to be your primary source for financial advice and guidance. And we want you to value the dedication and diligence offered to you at each step of the financial planning process.
The Merriam Team
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

Our mission is to understand you and what matters most to you. To take the time to ask smart questions and listen carefully, then to understand, in great detail, exactly where you stand today, and where you’d like to be tomorrow. We will work with you to design and bring to life a comprehensive financial strategy that can help you and your family pursue personal financial goals while helping manage investment risk.

Recognition
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William Merriam
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2018, 2022
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Financial Times "FT400", 2018
(Published on March 22, 2018. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017.)
Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2018, 2018
(Published on February 15, 2018. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017.)
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Spencer Merriam
Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2023
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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
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William Merriam, CFP®,CIMA®
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
904.218.5931
Spencer Merriam
First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
904.218.5693
Austin Merriam, CFP®
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
904.218.5690
Krystal Rhoden Simpkins
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
Rebekah A Hodges
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Gail D Spindle
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
Bonnie M Rowand
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
Joel Newman
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
Carly A Nieto
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
John Worsowicz, AWMA™,CFP®,CPFA™
First Vice President, Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor
904.565.7880
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.
Susan Herold
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Allison Mulgrew
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Let's Have A Conversation
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
About Merrill

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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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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.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
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