The Ceglarski Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1020 Boston Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 662.5524
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The Ceglarski Group is committed to helping our clients achieve their financial goals. Leveraging the investment resources of Merrill and banking resources of Bank of America, we will work together to design goals-based financial strategies to help you reach the goals that matter most to you.
The Ceglarski Group
Welcome

The Ceglarski Group’s vision is to work with individuals and families to develop and implement a financial strategy to help them achieve their goals. As a team, we utilize and draw upon the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and access to the banking convenience of Bank of America to tailor a specific approach for each client to help them get to and surpass their goals. 

Building strong relationships and exceeding client goals is the foundation of The Ceglarski Group. The principles of The Ceglarski Group are: focus on clients’ needs/wants, respect for each individual, teamwork, family, integrity and a consistent level of professionalism that goes beyond investments. In creating an atmosphere based on respect and transparency, we believe each client will truly achieve all their goals.

Our process is carefully designed to deliver a customized experience to each individual client that goes beyond portfolio management. Understanding the human aspect helps us determine the appropriate wealth management process for each individual. Putting clients first with personalized relationships has help mold The Ceglarski Group and is the foundation in which we work.

The Ceglarski Group brings an extensive personal and professional level of experience with them in helping their customers achieve their goals. Paul Ceglarski has been with Merrill for 40+ years in which he has experienced many different market conditions. Brian Ceglarski spent 10 years in the financial industry as an equity sales trader before moving to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Teri Brendsel possesses over 35 years of industry experience focusing on the needs of high-net-worth private clients. We believe this combined experience along with our family legacy allows The Ceglarski Group to better understand our clients and their families and in turn provide each client with the highest level of service and respect.

Recognition
Brian Ceglarski
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2023
(Published on April 4, 2023. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2022.)
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.

Meet Our Team
Paul Ceglarski
Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
203.662.5521
Brian Ceglarski
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
203.662.5524
Teri C Brendsel
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
203.662.5513
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.
Stephen Pavia
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Jeffrey Wiedmann
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Christopher Calipa
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #969177
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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