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Choosing the right financial advisor could be one of the most important decisions of your life. That is why I am excited to get to know you and understand the unique needs of you and your family.

Every investor is different and I understand this. We all have different needs, aspirations, desires, and life goals. Here at Merrill, we define these as your 7 Life Priorities. When we meet, we will have a robust conversation about what matters most to you. By utilizing this framework, it will help me understand the opportunities and challenges ahead of you and the best way to navigate the path.

By working through an established process, we will collaborate with you throughout your life to address these 7 Life Priorities and stay on track. It is my goal that you understand where you are today, where you would like to be tomorrow, how you will get you there, and to ensure that your strategy is working with regular communication and review.

I strive to provide highly personalized strategies to all of life’s financial challenges, however I do have several areas of professional experience. An area I have dedicated significant resources is in Longevity Planning. The reality is that most people will need some form of long term care either in the home or at a dedicated rehabilitation facility. Ignoring this reality and putting off the discussion could potentially spell trouble for your future financial strategy. Working alongside your CPA, Attorney, and any applicable Medical Professional, we will create a concise and clear plan of action. From there, we can address any wealth transfer strategy to ensure your legacy will continue exactly as you have envisioned.

What if, however, you find that you currently have a loved one who needs or is receiving long term care right now? We understand that being the primary caregiver or point of contact and financial decision maker can be often confusing and exhausting. My team of dedicated longevity specialists can help you understand your role and help you in creating a plan to address the financial needs of the impacted loved one. Our goal is to make your life easer – the best way for us to help you is to simply start the conversation.

It is also important to note that I am a qualified Portfolio Advisor who, in addition to providing traditional advice and guidance, can help you pursue your investment objectives by recommending individual, or any combination of, Merrill or approved third-party investment managers’ strategies, funds, or portfolios.

I hold a Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registration and also hold all applicable Insurance Licenses in the states in which I conduct business. I am a graduate of Quinnipiac University School of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. I am active in the local community and am a member of the area Chamber of Commerce. I am also a member of F&AM Musconetcong Lodge #42 in Mt. Olive and a proud supporter of the Intrepid Fallen Hero’s Fund that provides support for active and retired Armed Forces members and their families returning from combat with traumatic brain injuries. I am proud to be a Merrill Financial Advisor since joining the firm in 2016.
 

Whatever life brings your way, and whatever your life priorities are, myself and Merrill coupled with the resources of Bank of America and Bank of America Private Bank are a winning combination.
 

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    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.

    Travere Parsons

    Wealth Management Banking Specialist

    Merrill

    Tricia Kropp

    Wealth Strategist

    Merrill

    Linda A. Jacob

    Wealth Management Lending Officer

    Bank of America, N.A.

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    Where do we begin? It starts with you.

    At Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, your financial advisor focuses on the things you care about most- family, goals and priorities - even as they change over the years.

    Understanding Your Life

    Welcome

    As a Merrill advisor, I offer advice and guidance based on you and your family's goals and priorities. We put you at the center of our focus -- not the markets -- so you can better understand the pros and cons of every decision you make. As your needs or market conditions change, I can work together with you to adjust your plan as needed.

    Philosophy

    I 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, I will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

    Approach

    Every relationship begins with a conversation, helping you identify and prioritize which goals matter most to you. Whether it's transferring wealth to the next generation, customizing your financial approach to help you pursue your passions, or providing advice and guidance to help you stay informed, I start by listening to learn more about you and your family.

    Your approach to investing

    Drawing upon research in the field of behavioral finance, Merrill developed the Investment Personality Assessment to help us get to know you better as an investor and potentially help you refine your own investing preferences. By gaining a deeper understanding of how you think and feel about investing through this assessment, we can customize the financial approach we develop together to help you pursue what matters most to you. Our Investment Personality Assessment is one of the ways to help us get to know you - to understand your goals and priorities. These questions will help us provide you with additional insights and resources.

    Understanding your goals and priorities

    Your life and goals change. We have tools to help you keep track of these changes so they can be reflected in your financial approach.

    Capabilities

    Merrill’s process is designed to help deliver a customized, comprehensive experience to assist you not only in wealth accumulation and preservation, but in areas that go beyond investments. Providing you with access to the investment insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America offers a way to help you manage all of the pieces of your financial life. Working one-on-one with a Merrill advisor means you have a single point of contact to help you with potential strategies for transferring wealth to the younger generation.

    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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        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 I can help you create a financial approach that reflects your personality. Only then can I 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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        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.