The Marten Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
2555 East Camelback Road
Suite 900
Phoenix AZ 85016
(602) 954.5016
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Above all else, we prioritize honesty, diligence and genuine care for our clients & their loved ones. It is our mission to work collaboratively with our clients and guide toward achieving their goals.
The Marten Group
Welcome

What to Expect from The Marten Group:

When you work with The Marten Group you should expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere with professionally tailored financial advice that is specific to you and your situation. Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of you and your financial situation. First and foremost, we aim to develop a detailed image of your current financial position as well as your preferences, tendencies, risk tolerance, time horizon and lifestyle. This understanding enables us to design an appropriate custom strategy to help meet your needs and achieve your goals.

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What "success" means to us:

The short answer: client confidence.
We find success when our clients feel confident that they are on the proper path toward achieving the life that they desire.

  • Clients find their confidence in the customized financial plans that we build for them.
  • Their confidence grows when their specifically tailored investment strategy properly empowers their financial plan.
  • Their confidence is maintained through the emotional ups and downs of the market with regular reviews, updates, and improvements to their plan & investments.
Recognition
James Marten
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Barron's "Top 1200 Financial Advisors", 2010-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
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About Us
Who We Serve

We believe that everyone should be investing & saving responsibly. We are passionate about serving everyone that we work with, and we hope it will be you. Our clients come from many different backgrounds, such as, business owners, teachers, doctors, retired individuals, young people, executives, businesses & corporations, and so much more. So no matter who you are, where you are from, or what stage of life you are in; The Marten Group is equipped with the tools, experience and resources to serve you!

Meet Our Team
James Marten,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
602.954.5016
James Barasha
First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
602.957.6205
Jacob Marten
Financial Advisor
602.954.5060
Gerri A Cantu
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
602.954.5034
Nicholas Ascherl
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
602.954.5939
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.
Gregory Fry
Structured Credit Executive
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Jocelyn T Smith
Retirement Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Joseph Abinanti
Alternative Investments Regional Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
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About Merrill

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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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Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.