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The Gray Group built a reputation, we believe, as the "go-to" wealth management advisors in the St. Louis metro area. We advise and guide a select number of high-net-worth families and business professionals.
We understand that clients work hard to build their assets. Usually their accomplishments have contributed directly to the betterment of their country, their community and their local economy. We've found that these clients need thoughtful, highly focused advice and guidance tailored to help them preserve the wealth they've built to support their chosen lifestyle.
Significant wealth is complex and demands constant attention and appropriate strategic responses. As a team, we base our philosophy, process and commitment on dynamic strategy. Through the know-how, talent and experience of our professionals, we're capable of responding to a wide range of client situations and wealth challenges.
Our mission, first and foremost, is to understand you. To take the time to ask hard, smart questions and to listen carefully. To understand, in great detail, exactly where your wealth stands today and where you’d like it to be tomorrow. We then design, implement and help you periodically review a customized wealth management strategy that helps you and your family pursue your personal financial goals without undue sacrifice to your lifestyle or unnecessary investment risk. Our wealth management approach is about using wealth to turn goals into reality. When you succeed, we succeed.
We have long worked with affluent individuals and families from numerous backgrounds and professions. Additionally, because of our team's particular strengths and experience, we're adept at helping to bring clear and candid wealth management to aviation professionals, medical and dental practitioners, corporate executives and small-business owners.
We can help military and civilian pilots and aircraft owners map out a "wealth flight plan" so they'll know exactly where their money is, where it could go, and how to keep more of it working.
Medical and dental professionals can rely on us to help give their finances the kind of in-depth attention they deserve. We understand the significant financial complexities of a practice, from debt management to asset preservation — to managing for risk.
Corporate executives often have complex financial needs, and The Gray Group can help position their assets to meet multiple financial priorities — business succession, retirement, tuition or eldercare.
The Gray Group knows firsthand the challenges and responsibilities small-business owners must face every day. Our seasoned professionals — who know well the work and potential rewards of business ownership — can help guide you with insight and perspective.
All that know-how underpins our service to clients. We're adept at addressing the most sophisticated wealth management needs.
Committed to Dynamic Wealth Management
Our mission is to exceed client expectations through guidance that informs and inspires, and also through outstanding customer service that seeks to deliver what we say we'll do. Our team understands how important your assets are to you. They are the achievement of what you have done today — and the foundation for what you seek to accomplish tomorrow. We believe you'll find that the values, ethics and commitment of our team are closely aligned with those of the people with whom we do business. We offer customized guidance tailored to you and your goals and objectives across all aspects of your financial life. Our objective is to bring you greater ease and efficiency throughout your financial life.
Our mission is to exceed client expectations through guidance that informs and inspires, and also through outstanding customer service that seeks to deliver what we say we'll do. Our team understands how important your assets are to you. They are the achievement of what you have done today — and the foundation for what you seek to accomplish tomorrow.
We believe you'll find that the values, ethics and commitment of our team are closely aligned with those of the people with whom we do business. We offer customized guidance tailored to you and your goals and objectives across all aspects of your financial life. Our objective is to bring you greater ease and efficiency throughout your financial life.
Our team understands the importance of client assets — they are the achievement of what clients have done today, and the foundation for what clients desire to accomplish tomorrow.Woody Gray
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.
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March 18th, 2021|4:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Like many people, you've worked hard over the years to build your wealth for a more secure future. But have you considered the effect healthcare costs could have on your savings? Properly preparing for these costs, both those expected and unexpected, can help improve the likelihood your assets and retirement lifestyle can last a lifetime and beyond.
Join The Gray Group at Merrill and our webinar presentation Protecting your Wealth from Healthcare Costs in Retirement, where we'll provide guidance on:
Webinar
February 18th, 2021|4:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
You've paid into the system for years and now it's your turn to reap the rewards of your hard work; however, there are many rules governing when and how you can receive these funds. The decision should be based on many things - including your current health, family history of longevity, marital status, and the ages of you and your spouse.
The Gray Group at Merrill will host a webinar presentation Social Security and You - we'll discuss strategies to help navigate this topic together, and explore potential steps for maximizing your benefits, with discussion around:
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January 21st, 2021|4:00 PM - 4:40 PM CST
You've work hard to save for the retirement you've always envisioned. Transitioning to retirement can be one of the most life-altering financial turning points we experience. The Gray Group at Merrill can help navigate the challenges therein, as well as provide potential solutions to support your goals.
Our webinar, Taking Control of your Retirement, gave attendees a better understanding of:
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January 12th, 2021|4:00 PM - 4:40 PM CST
After a rather challenging year, 2021 is looking to be one of transition and positive momentum for the economy, the markets, and society at large. The Gray Group at Merrill is here to help you take stock of trends in the marketplace and prepare your portfolio for the year ahead. Attendees of our featured webinar, Market Outlook 2021: The gateway to the new frontier received guidance on:
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.
We offer you access to the investing insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking convenience of Bank of America to help you pursue your goals. We will work to help you stay on track, regardless of what the markets are doing.
1 Investment products are offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
2 Banking, mortgage and home equity products offered by Bank of America, N.A.
3 Insurance and annuity products offered through Merrill Lynch Life Agency Inc.
4 Trust and fiduciary services are provided by Bank of America Private Bank.
We understand that both your life and the financial markets can change over time. By periodically 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.
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.
Your life and goals change. As these changes occur, we can update your approach to reflect them.
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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.
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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