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We work collaboratively to help clients prepare for, and transition to, retirement.
We are honored to share that we have been ranked:
#18 on 2022 Forbes “America’s Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth” List
(published on November 8, 2022), and #2 on the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” List for New York (published on January 12, 2023).
Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.
*See disclosures below.
*Source: The Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" list, published on November 8, 2022. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.
Data provided by SHOOK® Research, LLC. Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" ranking was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of Forbes and not representative nor indicative of any one client’s experience, future performance, or investment outcome and should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor. Rankings and recognition from Forbes are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC.
Retirement wealth strategies are our professional focus; they are our core business. Our team has been immersed in retirement planning for individuals, couples and families for decades. Our understanding of corporate benefit plans and retirement income tax laws allows us to help clients develop a smooth, practical transition to retirement.
Clients in the early stages of retirement typically ask the same very important question: How do I generate reliable income and how do I make it last? We help you answer that question by creating with you an appropriate strategic allocation of your investment assets, combined with the selection of appropriate investments.
~ James E. Coker, CFP®, CIMA® ~
We employ a risk-based investment philosophy focusing on cash flow over growth, which may occur naturally over time. We do not design portfolios to seek unsustainable, high rates of return. Rather, we manage assets with the intent to generate cash flow.
We form portfolios by seeking steady, reliable cash flow. The building blocks of portfolios we oversee include fixed-income securities and bond "ladders" (which stagger the maturities of bond holdings) when appropriate. Stocks and alternative investments* are also used, when appropriate, to complement bonds.
~ Erick Richardson, CRPC® ~
The investing resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking convenience of Bank of America allow us to offer clients an expanded platform of products and services. Access to Merrill's advanced technology provides clients with timely information and detailed reports.
You will be a client of a company that is exceptional in its size, scope and services. Our resources can offer you all the insight that comes with being connected with one of the world's largest wealth managers.
Insights, observations, and ideas to help you in your pursuit of your financial goals.
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