The Newport Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
520 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 721.6566
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Our mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve their financial goals through personalized, and ethical financial planning. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and a deep understanding of our clients' unique needs and aspirations. By leveraging our financial acumen, innovative strategies, and a commitment to continuous learning, we strive to deliver exceptional value and financial well being, helping our clients navigate the complexities of their financial lives with confidence and clarity.
The Newport Group
Welcome

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

About Us
Welcome

We focus on developing customized financial strategies for individuals, families and business owners. Together, we work closely with you to understand your goals, and then agree upon next steps so you have a caring, knowledgeable advisor who can help you address your unique financial goals. You may be concerned with wealth preservation and growth, or leaving a legacy to your family, a charity or a cause. Whatever your personal goals may be, we will work with you to develop a personalized plan designed to help you pursue what's most important to you.

Meet Our Team
John Acierno
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
949.721.6565
Jeffrey Fichtner
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
949.721.6566
Meredith Levin,

CIMA®

Senior Financial Advisor
949.721.6567
Allison Rodriguez Parada
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
949.721.6116
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.
Sara Burns
Wealth Strategist
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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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.