Ranallo Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
7545 Ashworth Rd
Suite 100
West Des Moines IA 50266
(515) 245.8045
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Whether developing a strong retirement plan for your company or finding investment strategies for your personal wealth management, we provide a personalized approach to helping you meet your goals.
Ranallo Group
Welcome

The Ranallo Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management is one of the largest wealth advisory teams in the state entrusted with $2 billion of client assets as of December 2025.  We work with corporate retirement plans and qualified individuals, focusing on retirement asset accumulation and distribution strategies.  Our Private Client Services include: Investments Retirement Planning Trust & Estate Planning Services Access to Banking & Cash Management Services through Bank of America, N.A.    For our corporate retirement plan clients, we help track plan expenses, investment performance, participant education, and fiduciary liability. The goal of the relationship is an effective retirement plan that allows employees to adequately save for retirement.

Recognition
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Tony Ranallo
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Financial Times "400 Top Financial Advisers", 2020
(Published on April 16, 2020. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2019.)
Financial Times "401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers", 2017
(Published on September 27, 2017. Rankings based on data as of Dec 31, 2016.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2026
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors", 2026
(Published on March 20, 2026. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2025.)
Ranallo Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
About Us
Focus On – High-Net-Worth Individuals and Business Owners

We offer clients a breadth of potential solutions, premier customer service and financial tools based on their unique circumstances. No matter what your goals may be, the process begins by defining and prioritizing your financial goals based on the following:

  • Health: Managing healthcare expenses, now and in the future
  • Home: Upsizing, downsizing, remodeling or buying a vacation home
  • Family: Taking care of your family and other people in your life
  • Leisure: Spending your free time in meaningful ways
  • Giving: Volunteering, mentoring others and giving to charities
  • Work: Working in retirement, selling or starting a business
  • Finance: Bringing it all together and defining your financial goals

The team's industry knowledge and experience helps them provide you with:

  • Potential risk management strategies
  • Trust and estate planning services
  • Tax-minimization strategies
  • Access to Bank of America for your credit and banking needs

Investing involves risk. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities.

This material should be regarded as general or educational information on healthcare or Social Security considerations and is not intended to provide specific healthcare or social security advice. If you have questions regarding your particular situation, please contact your legal or tax advisor.

Meet Our Team
Anthony Ranallo Headshot Image
Tony Ranallo,

CFP®, CIMA®, CPFA®, CPWA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
515.245.8045
Patrick St. John,

CPFA®

Financial Advisor
515.245.8032
Kimberly A Ranallo,

CPFA®

Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager
515.245.8689
Matthew S Vorm
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
515.245.8607
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.
Clint W Weber
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #1289891
Bank of America, N.A.
Joseph McCullough
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
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®, CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst®, CPWA® and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for certification.
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