The Hersh/Marson Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
23655 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85255
(480) 513.6720
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Mission Statement
Working together, we can help you grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life’s journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and appropriate solutions.
Welcome

Our entire team shares a common goal: to help you achieve your personal financial goals, such as planning for and funding your children’s education, helping ensure that income can last in retirement, and planning for potential health care costs. Every step in the process takes into account your personal perspectives and priorities. Our goal is to help bring simplicity and transparency to the complexities of investing, turning the often-intimidating task of planning for the future into an exciting journey of helping you pursue and reach your goals.

Recognition
Jennifer Hersh
Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023
(Published on February 2, 2023. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2022.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021
(Published on February 11, 2021. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2020.)
Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms", 2020
(Published on September 29, 2020. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31, 2020.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2023
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The Hersh/Marson Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors", 2020
(Published on April 21, 2020. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2019.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2023-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021, 2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors Ranking", 2024
About Us
Philosophy

No two people are alike. Consequently, there is no single approach to wealth management that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to you is what matters most to us. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can the team help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.

Meet Our Team
Jennifer Hersh,

CDFA®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
480.513.6720
Sarah Marson
First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
480.513.6724
Helena Pereira
Financial Advisor
480.513.2210
Kristin Renee Howard,

CFP®, CRPC™

Officer, Relationship Manager
480.513.6783
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.
Maria Ryan
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Steven Ngo
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #630008
Brad Frandsen
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
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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