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Tune out the noise: Wealth planning for the year ahead
Hear from a panel of experts as they explore how rising interest rates, high inflation and increased volatility are impacting the economy, how family dynamics are changing estate planning and hear some actionable strategies for investors to consider in 2023.
Tune out the noise: Wealth planning for the year ahead
Hear from a panel of experts as they explore how rising interest rates, high inflation and increased volatility are impacting the economy, how family dynamics are changing estate planning and hear some actionable strategies for investors to consider in 2023.
The Wagner Sheffer Group
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Our purpose is to take care of people - especially those who have other things to take care of.
The Wagner Sheffer Group
What Matters?
Who is listening to you?
There comes a time when we realize that our financial and family needs require a completely different level of attention; we need more than performance - we need a plan.
Why the Wagner Sheffer Group?
Our purpose is to take care of people - especially those those who have other things to take care of. Our goal is to help you achieve and maintain financial well-being; to help you make wise decisions with your time and money so that you have more of both.
Our process is designed to support better decisions and better outcomes. We listen to develop an understanding and appreciation for your past, your present, and your future, incorporating all that is important to you before designing a wealth managment strategy. Changes in your life, goals, preferences, liquidity needs, and comfort with risk are thoroughly addressed and documented. You are kept informed of your progress through real-time access to your accounts and regularly-scheduled discussions.
It's about more than your money, it's about your life.
Who is listening to you?
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Our process is designed to provide a customized, consistent experience to assist clients not only in wealth accumulation and preservation, but in areas that go beyond investments. Our ability to provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America offers a way for clients to manage all of the pieces of their financial lives. We see
ourselves as a financial resource, helping clients with potential solutions for transferring wealth to the younger generation.
Focus On Individuals, Families and Small Businesses
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.
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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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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.
Kristen Doyle
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Randy Drzewicki
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
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Past Events
LUNAFEST 2023
Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
March 9th, 2023|5:45 PM - 8:00 PM EST
In honor of National Women's History Month, the Wagner Sheffer Group at Merrill brings LUNAFEST to town. LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for, and about women highlighting female filmmakers and raising awareness of women's issues and bringing women together.
Hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beverages will be available at 5:45 PM and the films will be shown from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Dessert and coffee will be provided after the films from 7:30 until 8:30 PM.
Create a plan that is all about you.
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.
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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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.
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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.
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