The Shepard/Straub Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1800 K St NW
Washington DC 20006
(202) 659.3092
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Understanding your life priorities is an important part of the relationship with you. It’s not just about markets and returns, it’s about what matters most to you.  We can collaborate to help create a personalized plan designed around you, your family, your goals and your aspirations.
The Shepard/Straub Group
Welcome

Since 1980, The Shepard/Straub Group has been serving the complex wealth management needs of a limited number of clients, including accomplished entrepreneurs and professionals. Regardless of the source of their wealth, clients are drawn to our group to help simplify the multi-dimensional aspects of their financial lives.

The make up of our team from an age perspective allows us to relate to multiple generations of families. We have the ability to serve the many varying financial needs that may occur during their life and the lives of their children and grandchildren. Our team’s values—integrity, loyalty, respect, commitment and teamwork—shape how we serve you and your family.

Our wealth management process begins by developing a deep understanding of you and the things you value most. Staying focused on your situation and financial objectives throughout our relationship helps us work together to create a wealth management strategy that makes sense for you.

Recognition
Elizabeth Shepard
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors", 2020-2021
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State”, 2023-2024
About Us
Philosophy

We believe the best way to preserve and grow wealth is through a strict discipline that encompasses solid research and constant oversight. Taking a long-term approach to investing, we use a systematic investment process, focusing on quality investments and emphasizing risk management and diversification through asset allocation. This approach enables us to accommodate a wide range of objectives and allows us to help you develop portfolios structured to meet your specific needs.To us, investing is a collaborative effort and we will work side by side with you to promptly deliver clear, concise and timely information about all of your financial decisions. Providing outstanding client service is the most important thing we do and our goal is to be the first call you make for all of your wealth management needs.

Meet Our Team
Elizabeth Shepard,

CFP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
202.659.3092
Daniel Straub
Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
202.659.7595
DanaMarie Trunfio
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
202.659.5034
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.
Scott MacIntyre
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #1379810
Wakettia Ferguson
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

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