Frierson Hudson Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
272 West Hancock Ave
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 552.2103
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"Substantial wealth is different. It deserves substantially different care." - Brooks Arnold, founding member of Frierson Hudson Partners
Frierson Hudson Group
Welcome

Frierson Hudson Partners is built to serve the multigenerational needs of affluent families and endowments, delivering the trust and responsiveness of a family office with the resources of a global institution. With decades of experience in financial markets (and the scars to prove it), we help our clients navigate the complexities of managing significant wealth.

Based in Athens, Georgia, Frierson Hudson Partners have been entrusted with over $4.3 billion in client assets, as of October 2024.

Recognition
John Hudson
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022-2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023
(Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.)
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Frierson Hudson 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
Independence

Clients deserve an advisory team who does their own research and makes independent decisions predicated entirely on what is best for you. Our commitment to this standard provides you two distinct advantages:

  • Ensures you are always speaking with the decision makers who put in the work and are accountable to you.

  • Combines the institutional resources of Merrill Lynch with seasoned advisors skilled at managing portfolios built for your success.

Meet Our Team
Joseph Frierson
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
706.552.2101
John Hudson,

CFP®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
706.552.2111
Joseph Frierson,

CPWA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
706.552.2103
Matthew Currie,

CFP®, CPFA®, CRPS™

Senior Vice President, Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor
706.552.2076
Meg Parker,

CIMA®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
706.552.2074
Benjamin Roberts,

CIMA®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
706.552.2091
Mary Katherine Glassman
Wealth Management Specialist - Non-Registered (FP)
706.552.2105
Amanda Kimzey Brooks
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
706.552.2106
Marisa D Junkins
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
706.552.2075
Joanne L Renshaw
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
706.552.2108
Millie J Rovny
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
706.552.2080
Amy Kraeling
Wealth Management Client Associate
706.552.2069
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.
Tom Lawson
Endowment and Foundation Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Brad Linn
Wealth Strategist
Mary Brewer
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, CRPS™, and the CRPS™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
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.