The Pingleton Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
222 Lakeview Avenue
Suite 1300
West Palm Beach FL 33401
(561) 514.4817
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The Pingleton Group believes that exemplary client relationships are built through teamwork and client involvement, delivered through our advisors, client associates and access to the global resources of Merrill. Our goal is to be your primary source for financial advice and guidance. We want you to value the dedication and diligence we provide at each step of the wealth management process.
The Pingleton Group
Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

Recognition
Luke Pingleton
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023
(Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.)
The Pingleton Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023
(Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.)
About Us
Approach

A Relationship Built Around You

Working with us means partnering with advisors who are genuinely committed to helping you pursue what matters most. Our approach is straightforward and transparent, supported by thoughtful investment guidance aligned with your goals.
The value of our relationship includes:

  • Helping you make informed, confident financial decisions
  • Understanding your life priorities, goals, and values
  • Gaining insight into your personal investment style
  • Helping you prioritize and pursue both short- and long-term objectives
  • Maintaining transparency around opportunities, fees, and risks
  • Taking proactive steps to help preserve income during life's challenges
  • Educating the next generation about investing and financial markets

Understanding Your Goals and Priorities

Life evolves, and so do your goals. We offer tools and ongoing guidance to help track changes in your personal and financial circumstances, helping to ensure your financial approach remains aligned with what matters most to you—today and in the future.

Meet Our Team
Luke Pingleton,

CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
561.514.4810
Jeff Kaplan,

AWMA™

Financial Advisor
561.276.1634
Theodore R. Seton
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
561.514.4861
Barbara Roman Taylor
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
561.514.4813
Lissette J. Espana
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
561.514.4812
Bari Bowman
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
561.514.4815
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.
Liz Piedra
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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Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, AWMA™, and the AWMA™ logo certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.