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Merrill Lynch

The Mergan Group

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Merrill Lynch
Wealth Management

“Every day, we apply our experience and skills, combined with the global resources of Bank of America and Merrill, to help you pursue your financial goals. We start with where you are in life, and we focus on understanding your vision, priorities, and the dynamics of your family, business, or non-profit organization. Our approach is holistic and highly personalized."

Hugh “Hooman” Mergan | Wealth Management Advisor

Welcome

At The Mergan Group, we believe that managing wealth is a process involving many personal decisions. Our experienced team is committed to working with you and your family at every stage of your financial life.

We begin by asking smart, tough questions and listening carefully to understand where your wealth stands today and where you want it to be in the future. Then, we can help you design and implement a wealth management approach tailored to your personal goals, priorities and aspirations. Throughout our relationship, we’ll work closely with you to align your financial strategies with changes in your life.

We welcome the opportunity to show you how we can work together to address the challenges and opportunities of wealth.

Our Philosophy

How We Help Clients
Clients at various stages in their lives count on us to help them find ways to pursue their financial and life goals, including:

  • The retirement lifestyle they envision
  • Preparing for the cost of the best education possible for their children and grandchildren
  • Wealth transfer to the next generation
  • Establishment of their legacy through family foundations and philanthropy
  • Diversifying business interests
  • Potential solutions for managing concentrated equity holdings

Our Capabilities

A broad array of strategies designed for sophisticated financial needs.

• While we help individuals and businesses manage their assets for the future, that's only the beginning.
• Our team can offer you access to strategies across the financial spectrum.
• We offer solutions that take into consideration your needs, goals, risk tolerance, investment time frame, and liquidity requirements.
• No matter where your life or business takes you, we can help you maintain focus on what you value most.

Investment services, banking services, & personal service.

• Because we work with clients holding significant assets, we can offer you access to a customized suite of high-level financial services.
• Our team can offer individual client approaches to asset allocation, wealth management strategies, estate planning services, and retirement planning services, as well as insurance and risk management strategies.
• We can also provide access to banking, credit, and lending through Bank of America.

An open investment platform.,

• Through our team, both individual and corporate clients have access to Merrill's open investment platform.
• We can assist with investment strategies through our Investment Advisory Program and wealth preservation strategies using domestic and international equities, fixed-income, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, market-linked investments, alternative investments, annuities, and life insurance.

 

*Some or all alternative investment programs may not be in the best interest of certain investors. No assurance can be given that any alternative investment’s investment objectives will be achieved.

Our Online Capabilities

Enjoy convenient, secure account access with MyMerrill®

We’re here to help you pursue your goals — and to make your busy life a little easier.  With MyMerrill, you can access your investment accounts how, when and where you want to.

MyMerrill Features includes:

  • Portfolio Summary
  • Holdings
  • Unrealized & Realized Gain/Loss
  • Research & Insights
  • Activity
  • Statements
  • Secure Message Center
  • Real–Time Quotes
  • Money Transfers
  • Available to Withdraw (Cash and Margin)
  • Documents Vault
  • Bill Pay
  • Downloads
  • Watchlists & Alerts
  • e-Signature
  • Pay Merrill and Bank of America Credit Cards
  • Authorized Account Access (3rd Party)
  • My Financial Picture
  • MyMerrill Security Features
  • Document Scanning
  • MyMerrill Mobile App (available on Android, iPad and iPhone mobile devices)

Here are some links to help you understand how it works. 


To gain access or to learn more, please contact our team today!

 

 

Any information presented in connection with BofA Global Research is general in nature and is not intended to provide personal investment advice. The information does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person who may receive it. Investors should understand that statements regarding future prospects may not be realized. BofA 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 Global Research does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision.

Our 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. 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.

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.

Hugh "Hooman" Mergan

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2022, 2023, and 2024
Published annually Jan- April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.

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.

Christopher Caradec

Wealth Strategies Advisor

Bank of America, N.A.

Elizabeth M Burlinson

Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer

Bank of America, N.A.

NMLS #364508

John Ventura

Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist

Bank of America, N.A.

Past Events

A Market Update with The Mergan Group

December 18th, 2023|2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Financial concerns have dominated the news recently.  

Unexpected events and ongoing political disagreements have been weighing on the markets and introducing volatility. Since there is no way to predict what the future holds, the key to making steady progress towards your goals is to maintain a disciplined approach and long-term focus, informed by the latest thinking about the economy and the markets. That’s why we invite you to join us for this informative presentation.

During this event, Hugh will discuss

·      Some of the recent events that are impacting the markets & how they’ve panned out in the past
·      How we can work best work together to implement our best thinking and help you maintain investment discipline as you pursue those goals

To join, please reach out to you Hugh Mergan or Dante Pierantozzi for additional information.

    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.

      #DigitalMerrill

      MyMerrill is your online destination for access to your financial information, secure communications, and a robust offering of tools and capabilities.

      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.

        Why Merrill?

        As Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors, we will sort through the financial complexities of your life, helping you build a customized investment approach to address your needs and pursue your goals.


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        We put you first, every day.
        Learn more about the dedicated one-on-one relationship you can have with a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor.

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        No question too big or moment too small
        For every question you have, every decision you make and every answer you need, we are with you to listen and help guide you along the many paths your life can take. Watch this video to see some questions we can address together.


        The Power of the Right Advisor®
        Working with a dedicated Merrill advisor means you get personalized investment strategies from Merrill plus access to comprehensive financial solutions only Bank of America can deliver.

        Personalized advice from a dedicated financial advisor.

        We get to know you and your family, your financial situation and what matters most to you.

        A comprehensive approach, built around your life’s priorities.

        Drawing from our experience and the best thinking of Merrill, together we will design an approach that reflects your unique needs, priorities and financial situation.

        Adjusting your investment approach as your life and the markets change.

        We will work to help you stay on track, regardless of what the markets are doing.