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Wisman-Willis-Kummerer Group

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Since 1982, The Wisman-Willis-Kummerer Group has offered customized wealth management services to affluent individuals, families, and professionals. We are focused on creating a strategy for your financial future based on your particular needs, priorities, hopes, and concerns.

Recognition

Merrill is proud of our advisors who’ve received recognition from financial industry publications or directly from Bank of America Corporation. We believe they are setting the standard for exemplary client service.

D. Scott Wisman

Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors: State-by-State" 2011-2017
Published annually in February - March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of the prior year.

Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" 2018-2022
Published annually Jan- April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.

Andrew P. Willis

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Meet Our Group

Supported by the global resources of Merrill, our group is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.

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.

Alison Guard

Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer

Bank of America, N.A.

NMLS #535296

Christopher Caradec

Wealth Strategist

Merrill

Sondra Gee

Wealth Management Banking Specialist

Merrill

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

When you work with The Wisman-Willis-Kummerer Group, you are not just getting an individual, you are getting a team supported by decades of experience in the financial services industry. We are focused on earning and maintaining your trust by fulfilling your needs and expectations. We have found that frequent communication, honesty and transparency will lead to success. We are accountable to you and are committed to maintaining an open dialogue with you in the framework of seven life priorities: health, home, family, leisure, giving, work and finance.

Our Approach

We focus on your needs with a holistic approach, taking into consideration your investment objectives, time horizon, liquidity needs, short and long-term goals and risk tolerance. We begin by forming an understanding of you, your family and the context of your business and professional life. We look at your financial life in total and together we establish a working list of objectives, such as funding higher education expenses, retirement income planning and passing your wealth to the next generation.

After we have a clear picture of your goals, we will chart a strategy together and measure to that strategy. To derive this strategy, we will use Merrill wealth management tools in conjunction with your input and a deep understanding of your priorities and investment personality.

Capabilities

Using the broad investing resources of Merrill, we can also assist with potential solutions for income management, education funding, retirement income planning, and guidance for executives with concentrated stock positions, traditional and alternative investments, wealth transfer and estate planning services. And with your permission we can also work closely with your other professionals, such as attorneys, accountants and specialists, to help you pursue your goals.

DISCLOSURE: Some or all alternative investments may not be appropriate for certain investors. Certain alternative investments carry significant risk and are not subject to the same regulatory oversight as mutual funds and other appropriate investments. For these reasons, access to alternative investments may be limited to investors who are designated as sophisticated, high-net-worth investors.

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.

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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      No question too big or moment too small

      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.

      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.