The Kaplan / Scudday Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
520 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 721.6576
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Mission Statement
Accessible, knowledgeable and experienced, we are committed to building and maintaining a strong relationship with you. We’re passionate about what we do and we bring that passion to helping you and your family make what may be the most important financial decisions of your lives.
Welcome

Among the reasons our team chose to become financial advisors is our passion for helping to better educate individuals about investing. As Merrill advisors, one of the most valuable services we can offer to you is to help you understand the markets and our comprehensive wealth planning approach. And equally important is to help you identify your life priorities and the impact you can have. Our advice and strategy are guided by our focus on your life goals and priorities.

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
Warren Kaplan
Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor- Portfolio Manager
949.721.6171
Emily Sekulic,

ChFC®, CFP®

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
949.721.6576
DeeAnne Christine Olson
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
949.721.6191
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.
Leila Jahani
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Sara Burns
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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