The Gustafsson Pinckney Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1819 Main Street
Floor 12
Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 364.5620
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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 Gustafsson Pinckney Group
Welcome

Among the reasons our team chose to be part of the financial services industry is our desire to help others. This passion to help stems from our collective experience and the opportunity to collaborate one-on-one. As witnesses to the challenges faced by important people in our lives, we recognize the need for a professional and caring team to help you realize the life you want. Our purpose is to help you identify and address your goals, establish a personalized plan centered on your priorities, and then help you adjust your approach, as needed, whenever the inevitable changes in life may occur.

Recognition
Johanna Gustafsson
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2025
(Published on February 11, 2025. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2024.)
About Us
Philosophy

You live in a world that's constantly changing. Markets can fluctuate frequently. Potential investment opportunities can arise daily. Regulations are enacted or amended. That's why understanding you and your situation is the best place to start helping you plan your financial future: where you are today, where you want to be tomorrow, and what you want to accomplish along the way. By understanding you and your priorities, we can more effectively provide you with the experience and resources needed to help you build a personalized plan that is rooted in the unique complexities of your life.

Meet Our Team
Johanna Gustafsson,

CIMA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
941.364.5676
Christopher Pinckney,

CFP®, CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
941.364.5620
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.
Cecilia Remy
Retirement Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Jason Albano
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Mechele A Leonard
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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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Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
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