The Stager Gauss Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
921 Walnut Street
Floor 01
Boulder CO 80302
(303) 938.3988
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At The Stager Gauss Group, our mission is to deliver sophisticated investment planning and personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique needs of ultra high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. We are committed to building enduring relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to our clients’ best interests.
The Stager Gauss Group
Welcome

At The Stager Gauss Group, we specialize in delivering sophisticated investment planning and personalized wealth management strategies to ultra high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. With deep roots in Boulder, Colorado, our team combines boutique-level attention with the expansive resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the global banking capabilities of Bank of America—one of the world’s most respected financial institutions.
We pride ourselves on building enduring relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to your best interests. Whether navigating complex financial landscapes or planning for generational wealth transfer, we serve as your strategic partners—offering insight, guidance, and a seamless experience across every aspect of your financial life.
We believe true wealth management goes beyond portfolio performance. It’s about understanding your vision, anticipating your needs, and delivering exceptional service at every turn. Our goal is to be the team you confidently recommend to those you care about most.
In a world of constant change, The Stager Gauss Group remains a steady, forward-thinking presence—here to help you preserve, grow, and enjoy your wealth.

Recognition
Calvin Gauss
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2023-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
The Stager Gauss Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(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.Your approach to investingDrawing upon research in the field of behavioral finance, Merrill developed the Investment Personality Assessment to help us get to know you better as an investor and potentially help you refine your own investing preferences. By gaining a deeper understanding of how you think and feel about investing through this assessment, we can customize the financial approach we develop together to help you pursue what matters most to you. Our Investment Personality Assessment is one of the ways to help us get to know you - to understand your goals and priorities. These questions will help us provide you with additional insights and resources.Understanding your goals and prioritiesYour life and goals change. We have tools to help you keep track of these changes so they can be reflected in your financial approach.

Meet Our Team
Calvin Gauss,

CFP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
303.938.3989
Mark P Stager
Senior Vice President, Senior Consultant
303.938.3953
Michael Marchese,

CPFA®, CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
303.938.3903
Mallory D Jacob,

CRPC™

Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
303.938.3988
Hanna Khoronov
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
303.938.3968
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.
Ed Fuentes
Employee Benefits Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Tara Selig
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Andrew M Butt
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #515815
Bank of America, N.A.
About Merrill

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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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