The A Team
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
14636 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 607.8763
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Mission Statement
Whatever your personal goals may be, we will work together with you, one-on-one, to develop a personalized financial strategy designed to help you pursue your long-term goals.
Welcome

Our mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you’d like it to be tomorrow. We help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. Our approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

Recognition
Christian Serena
Senior Vice President, Resident Director
Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023
(Published on August 8, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2024
(Published on April 3, 2024. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2023.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
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The A Team
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
About Us
Philosophy

We believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, We will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

Friday, May 31st 2024| 11:00 AM PST
Art and Collectibles

Please join us for an upcoming discussion about art where we'll unveil the mystery around collecting art, buying art, and what to do with art you may have inherited. Featuring Bank of America Art Services Specialist, Sonja Moro and Art Director of de Sarthe Gallery, Vincent de Sarthe, presented by Christian Serena, Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor.

We invite you, as well as any family, friends, or colleagues you feel would benefit, to join us for our webinar on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at 11:00am PST (click the link below to attend):

Seminar Link (CLICK HERE)

Event password should prefill; if not, password is jtFwJpc9@22

As mentioned, if you have family, friends, or colleagues who would find this session helpful, we would be honored if you forwarded this invitation.

To better guide the discussion, please send questions / topics of interest to Rachel.gilligan@ml.com.

Thursday, July 25th 2024
July Market Update Call

Please join us for a 2024 Market Update featuring the latest research from BoA Global Research presented by Christian Serena, Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor.

We invite you, as well as any family, friends, or colleagues you feel would benefit, to join us for one of two webinar sessions on Thursday, July 25th 2024 (click a link below to register):

8:00am PST: Webex

12:00pm PST: Webex

Event password should prefill; if not, password is Serena24!

As mentioned, if you have family, friends, or colleagues who would find this session helpful, we would be honored if you forwarded this invitation.

To better guide the discussion, please send questions / topics of interest to rachel.gilligan@ml.com

Friday, August 9th 2024
August 2024 Mid-Month Market Volatility Update

Given increase market volatility, we are hosting a special mid-month Market Volatility Update featuring the latest research from BoA Global Research presented by Christian Serena, Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor.

We invite you, as well as any family, friends, or colleagues you feel would benefit, to join us for one of two webinar sessions on Friday, August 9th 2024 (click a link below to register):

10:00am PST: Webex
2:00pm PST: Webex

Event password should prefill; if not, password is Serena24!

As mentioned, if you have family, friends, or colleagues who would find this session helpful, we would be honored if you forwarded this invitation.

To better guide the discussion, please send questions / topics of interest to rachel.gilligan@ml.com

August Market Update Call

Please join us for a 2024 Market Update featuring the latest research from BoA Global Research presented by Christian Serena, Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor.

We invite you, as well as any family, friends, or colleagues you feel would benefit, to join us for one of two webinar sessions on Thursday, August 29th 2024 (click a link below to register):

8:00am PST: Webex
3:00pm PST: Webex

Event password should prefill; if not, password is Serena24!

As mentioned, if you have family, friends, or colleagues who would find this session helpful, we would be honored if you forwarded this invitation.

To better guide the discussion, please send questions / topics of interest to rachel.gilligan@ml.com

Thursday, September 26th 2024
September 2024 Market Update Call

Please join us for a 2024 Market Update featuring the latest research from BoA Global Research presented by Christian Serena, Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor.

We invite you, as well as any family, friends, or colleagues you feel would benefit, to join us for one of two webinar sessions on Thursday, September 26th 2024.

We encourage you to register in advance for the webinar(s) you wish to join using the links below.
On the day of, you may join the Webex either by revisiting the link on this invitation or by clicking the link in your registration confirmation email.

8:00am PST: Webex
2:00pm PST: Webex

Event password should prefill; if not, password is Serena24!

As mentioned, if you have family, friends, or colleagues who would find this session helpful, we would be honored if you forwarded this invitation.

To better guide the discussion, please send questions / topics of interest to rachel.gilligan@ml.com

Thursday, October 31st 2024
October 2024 Market Update Call

Please join us for a 2024 Market Update featuring the latest research from BoA Global Research presented by Christian Serena, Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor.

We invite you, as well as any family, friends, or colleagues you feel would benefit, to join us for one of two webinar sessions on Thursday, October 31st 2024.

We encourage you to register in advance for the webinar(s) you wish to join using the links below. On the day of, you may join the Webex either by revisiting the link on this invitation or by clicking the link in your registration confirmation email.

8:00am PST: Webex
3:00pm PST: Webex

Event password should prefill; if not, password is Serena24!

As mentioned, if you have family, friends, or colleagues who would find this session helpful, we would be honored if you forwarded this invitation.

To better guide the discussion, please send questions / topics of interest to rachel.gilligan@ml.com

Friday, December 20th 2024
December 2024 Market Update Call

Please join us for a 2024 Market Update featuring the latest research from BoA Global Research presented by Christian Serena, Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor.

We invite you, as well as any family, friends, or colleagues you feel would benefit, to join us for one of two webinar sessions on Friday, December 20th, 2024.

We encourage you to register in advance for the webinar(s) you wish to join using the links below. On the day of, you may join the Webex either by revisiting the link on this invitation or by clicking the link in your registration confirmation email.

8:00am MST: Webex
3:00pm MST: Webex

Event password should prefill; if not, password is Serena24! As mentioned, if you have family, friends, or colleagues who would find this session helpful, we would be honored if you forwarded this invitation. To better guide the discussion, please send questions / topics of interest to rachel.gilligan@ml.com

Meet Our Team
Michael S Chin
Senior Vice President, Senior Consultant
480.607.8720
Christian Serena,

CFP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Resident Director
623.876.2751
Remo Antoniolli,

CPFA®, CPWA®

First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
480.607.8833
Austin Fleet,

CFP®, SE-AWMA™

First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
480.607.8805
Christine Wilkinson,

CRPC™

Financial Advisor
480.607.8763
Lea Ali El Ghandour
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
480.607.8760
Rachel Mary Gilligan
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
480.607.8803
Sana Hessami
Wealth Management Client Associate
480.607.8731
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.
Jett T Rivera
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Trisha M Campbell
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Derek Walsh
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #314525
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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