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The Thompson Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
601 North Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990.2381
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At The Thompson Group, we believe every client deserves customized planning strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. We serve a select number of individuals and families which allows our team to offer personalized boutique-like services that help simplify life and pursue what's most important.
The Thompson Group
Welcome

Our promise to families is simple.  We care about what matters most in your lives and are here to help you navigate it. From meaningful conversations to customized strategies to proactive ideas, our team strives every day to provide you and your family with the ultimate client experience.  That has been our #1 goal for 30 years, and we believe it's now more important than ever.

Recognition
Wesley Thompson
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019, 2021-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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The Thompson Group Team Photo
The Thompson Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
About Us
Value Proposition

Based in Fairhope, Alabama The Thompson Group has distinguished itself by providing customized advice and guidance to families across the country.

We operate similar to a private boutique inside the global firm of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, offering a suite of family office type services:

  • Wealth Management Planning - We clearly articulate how each financial decision impacts financial security; both in the long and short-term. We focus on outcomes to the areas that matter to families: finances, health, work, leisure, family, and home.

  • Investment Advisory Services - Have a clear understanding of your financial goals to help make sure your lifestyle is never disrupted. Our effort is to help preserve, secure, and enhance investment assets offering a completely objective asset allocation mix.

  • Personal Banking Needs - Facilitate and take care of credit and liability management including mortgages, credit cards, banking, bill payment service, etc.*

  • Friend and Confidant - We are intentional about impact every day. We will be in the trenches with you when family goals appear to be unbalanced and celebrating with you when life events and goals have been accomplished.

*Banking products and services may be provided by Bank of America, N.A.

Meet Our Team
Wesley Thompson
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
251.990.2367
David Chilelli,

CFP®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
251.990.2373
Kelsie Fisher,

CRPC™

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
251.990.2381
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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