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GCIAS Global Institutional Consulting
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404.231.6993
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3455 Peachtree Road N.e.
Atlanta, GA 30326
Merrill Lynch
Wealth Management
Customized investment strategies for your organization
We work together with your Chief Financial Officer, board of directors and investment committees to help your team make research-driven investment decisions – by clearly understanding your goals, helping you with strategies to manage risk and focusing on your outcomes.GCIAS Global Institutional Consulting
GCIAS | Global Institutional Consulting
Global Institutional Consulting includes experienced financial advisors who specialize in serving institutional clients. Whether you are looking to outsource or supplement your current investment strategies, Global Institutional Consulting offers a breadth of resources and fiduciary care to your organization.
Who We Serve
With over 40 years experience working with institutional clients, we service a wide variety of organizations, including:
- Large and small corporations, holding companies, LLCs and partnerships in the U.S. and abroad
- Non-profit organizations, foundations and endowments
- Hospital/healthcare/insurance providers
- Union/Taft Hartley plans
- Faith-based groups
- Educational organizations
- Tribal Nations
- Family Offices
Our Services
Helping you effectively oversee the management of your institution's pool of assets, including Endowments, Foundations, Non-profits, Defined Benefit plans, and Defined Contribution plans, is at the core of the services we offer. We also focus on building a long-term relationship with your organization to help anticipate your needs into the future. We do that by developing a customized strategy based on your objectives.
Defined Contribution Investment Consulting
- 3(21) or 3(38) ERISA Fiduciary
- Investment Policy Statement Creation
- Menu design and selection and ongoing due diligence
- Performance Reporting
Defined Benefit Investment Consulting
Philanthropic Solutions
- Specialized Consulting and Advice, Custody, Governance, and Administrative Services
- Donor Development Planning
- Spending Policy Analysis
- Cash and Liquidity Needs Analysis
- Management Of Nonfinancial Assets
Philanthropic Discretionary Investment Management (OCIO)
- Discretionary Asset Management through a dedicated portfolio strategist
- Custody, Governance, and Administration
- Ongoing advice and education
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.
Chad Allen Pigg Fife
Barron's "Top 100 Institutional Consulting Teams" 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023
Published annually in April. Rankings based on data as of December 31 of prior year.
Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” 2023
Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.*
Melissa A Budnik
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” 2023
Published on February 2, 2023. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2022.*
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2023
Published on April 4, 2023. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2022.
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2022
Published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021.
Get To Know Us
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.
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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Your advisor is a click away within our site or mobile apps
You can manage account security with our customizable security capabilities such as touch ID, one time passcode, and other security features
Access to your complete financial life is available with My Financial Picture, Merrill’s asset aggregation tool
Let’s Have a Conversation
Helping you reach your goals starts with getting to know you personally. Through understanding what matters most to you, together we can help you create a financial approach that reflects your personality. Only then can we offer an approach that is built around your life priorities and the advice you need to help you address fluctuations in the market and changes in your life. Let’s work together to help you achieve your goals.
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