GCIAS: Townsend, Budnik, Dore, Hess, Joerres, Murphy
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
3455 Peachtree Road N.E.
Atlanta GA 30326
(404) 264.6026
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Whatever your personal goals may be, we will work together with you, one-on-one, to develop a personalized financial strategy designed to help you pursue your long-term goals.
GCIAS: Townsend, Budnik, Dore, Hess, Joerres, Murphy
Welcome

Nobody has time for complexity these days, especially when it comes to financial matters. That's why for more than 25 years, Merrill's Global Corporate & Institutional Advisory Services (GCIAS) has offered plan sponsors access to the advantages of integrating recordkeeping support for retirement contribution plans, equity and stock awards, and personalized wealth management services with employee education and financial wellness strategies. Ours is a story of commitment, experience, innovative strategies and connecting the dots for companies and their employees.

For more information on GCIAS, please visit our Team Page.

Recognition
Melissa Budnik
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Women Wealth Advisors Ranking", 2022
(Published on February 4, 2022. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2021.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023
(Published on January 12, 2023. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023
(Published on February 2, 2023. Rankings based on data as of Sept 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
Melissa Budnik
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
404.264.6026
Max Dore,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
404.231.2486
Matthew Townsend,

CFP®, CRPC™

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
404.231.7117
Thomas Joerres,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
404.231.4792
Dillon Hess,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
404.264.7297
Michael Murphy,

CRPC™

Financial Advisor
404.238.9975
Jodi H Knighton
Wealth Management Client Associate
404.231.2537
Jamall Little
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
404.231.0457
TIERRA L. ELY
Wealth Management Client Associate
404.264.6027
Angel  Henderson
Angel Henderson
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
404.965.7557
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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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.
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