The JJD Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1424 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 963.6302
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Experience matters. So does consistency. We are dedicated to providing nothing short of exceptional personal service and disciplined wealth management to help positively impact your family’s welfare across the generations.
The JJD Group
Welcome

The JJD Group is a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled, compassionate financial professionals with more than 96 years of combined financial services experience. Working independently, the lineage of our group dates back to 1970 when Merrill Lynch Wealth Management opened its Santa Barbara office. A formal team arrangement was made in 1996 to enhance our ability to help our clients with all of their wealth management needs. 

We’re honored to serve the wealth management needs of multiple generations of families for the past four decades. And we’re equally proud that most of our relationships come to us from referrals. We believe the growth of our business is a testament to the satisfaction of our existing clients.

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Recognition
Stephen Hepp
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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The JJD 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

Every relationship begins with a conversation, helping you identify and prioritize which goals matter most to you. Whether it's transferring wealth to the next generation, customizing your financial approach to help you pursue your passions, or providing advice and guidance to help you stay informed, we start by listening to learn more about you and your family.

Meet Our Team
Stephen Hepp,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
805.963.6362
Donna Weidl,

CDFA®, CFP®, CPFA®, CPWA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
805.963.6308
Kelly J Wehr
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
805.963.6302
Timothy Jou,

CFA, CPFA®

Financial Advisor
805.963.6356
Katrina Peeples
Wealth Management Client Associate
805.963.6315
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.
Ally Bowdoin
Wealth Strategist
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Tadeh Baghmouri
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
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Yeraldy Hurtado
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

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