Murgai Jerding & Rao

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
9595 Six Pines Drive
Suite 8380
The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Murgai Jerding & Rao
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

Members of The Murgai, Jerding & Rao Wealth Management Group (MJRWM) have served an accomplished clientele for decades. The team’s “depth and devotion” are at the foundation of its client-centric philosophy.

“We offer a degree of personal attention and acumen that we would want from an advisor. And we manage clients’ assets like we would for our own families,” Mick Jerding points out. “To see matters from a client’s perspective, we work to appreciate how they think, what they want, and what concerns them both personally and financially.”

Having grown mostly by referrals, MJRWM Group serves top executives in the energy industry, as well as physicians, business owners and other affluent individuals. “Clients have accumulated wealth, but they’re not extravagant,” Jonathan Rao explains. “Most have worked hard and seek a comfortable retirement where they can sustain a particular lifestyle, and often, leave a meaningful legacy.”

The group works collaboratively with clients and their other advisors (i.e. CPA and attorneys) to tailor financial and retirement strategies that align with tax-minimization and estate planning considerations. Client portfolios are typically established with a long-term view, based on Merrill Lynch Wealth Management models as well as outside thought leadership. Typically, high-quality blue chip equities are at the core of clients’ portfolios with further diversification across asset classes, based on tactical research driven ideas.

“Daily financial decisions can affect clients’ overall wealth and lives of their family members. That’s why we scrutinize all areas of a clients’ financial life. Not only do we review investments but also evaluate liabilities and provide input on Social Security and wealth transfer decisions. Having team members of differing ages allows us to relate to clients' needs and serve as a resource.” Alvin Murgai says. “We make ourselves available to talk with clients’ kids, too, about managing debt as they head to college or starting to invest after they graduate. We’re here to create value for client families.”

Recognition
Michael Jerding
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Jonathan Rao
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2022
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
John Polivka
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023
(Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.)
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About Us
Welcome

Members of The Murgai, Jerding & Rao Wealth Management Group (MJRWM) have served an accomplished clientele for decades. The team's "depth and devotion" are at the foundation of its client-centric philosophy.

"We offer a degree of personal attention and acumen that we would want from an advisor. And we manage clients' assets like we would for our own families," Mick Jerding points out. "To see matters from a client's perspective, we work to appreciate how they think, what they want, and what concerns them both personally and financially."

Having grown mostly by referrals, MJRWM Group serves top executives in the energy industry, as well as physicians, business owners and other affluent individuals. "Clients have accumulated wealth, but they're not extravagant," Jonathan Rao explains. "Most have worked hard and seek a comfortable retirement where they can sustain a particular lifestyle, and often, leave a meaningful legacy."

The group works collaboratively with clients and their other advisors (i.e. CPA and attorneys) to tailor financial and retirement strategies that align with tax-minimization and estate planning considerations. Client portfolios are typically established with a long-term view, based on Merrill Lynch Wealth Management models as well as outside thought leadership. Typically, high-quality blue chip equities are at the core of clients' portfolios with further diversification across asset classes, based on tactical research driven ideas.

"Daily financial decisions can affect clients' overall wealth and lives of their family members. That's why we scrutinize all areas of a clients' financial life. Not only do we review investments but also evaluate liabilities and provide input on Social Security and wealth transfer decisions. Having team members of differing ages allows us to relate to clients' needs and serve as a resource." Alvin Murgai says. "We make ourselves available to talk with clients' kids, too, about managing debt as they head to college or starting to invest after they graduate. We're here to create value for client families."

Meet Our Team
Michael Jerding, CIMA®,CKP®,CPFA™
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
281.866.6324
Alvin Murgai
Managing Director, Senior Resident Director
281.866.6327
Jonathan B Rao, CFP®,CRPC™
Senior Vice President, Resident Director
281.490.1668
John Polivka, APMA™,AWMA™,CFP®,CIMA®,CPFA™,CRPC™,CRPS™
Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
281.866.6329
Colin Jerding, CFP®
Financial Advisor
281.866.6334
Adam Field, AAMS™
Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor
NMLS #688065
281.490.1626
Kurt C Schwenkel, CFP®,CRPC™
Senior Wealth Planner
281.866.6333
Kensie R Hunt
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
281.866.6322
Cindy Ann Ough
Relationship Manager
281.866.6328
Jacquelyn Kate Garcia
Wealth Management Client Associate
281.490.1665
Christine Brandewie
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
281.866.6311
Jennifer M Toler
Wealth Management Client Associate - Resident Director Assistant
281.866.6339
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.
Matt Licorish
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Mary Elizabeth Murphy
Retirement Specialist
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