The SG Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

14636 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 607-8765
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Our team focuses on addressing the investing and fiduciary responsibilities of institutions as well as the wealth management needs of individuals and families. We work closely with clients to determine their needs so that we can craft customized financial strategies to help them pursue their goals.
The SG Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

Recognition
Phillip Clark
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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The SG Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Approach

An effective approach to wealth management requires working closely with you to help identify and define your goals. The process begins by understanding what matters most to you. We help create a financial strategy to pursue your goals that reflects your investment style and is built around your life plan.

Whether you are focused on growing, preserving or transferring wealth the team is committed to helping you address your financial goals at every stage of your life.

Meet Our Team
S Chris Gale,

CIMA®, CPFA™

Managing Director, Senior Consultant
480.607.8765
Phillip Clark,

CFA, SE-AWMA™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
480.607.8709
Sergio Mejia
Senior Vice President, International Wealth Advisor
480.624.0524
Kazandra Katzorke
Wealth Management Client Associate
480.607.8725
Wendy E Appelbaum
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
480.607.8751
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.
Derek Walsh
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #314525
Courtney Coker
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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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