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The Beckwith Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 499.4631
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Mission Statement
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.
Welcome

Our promise to families is simple. We care about what matters most in your lives and are here to support you in navigating it all. From meaningful conversations to customized strategies to proactive ideas, our team of dedicated advisors strive every day to provide you and your family with the ultimate client experience. That has been our #1 goal for 30 years, and we believe it's more important than ever.

Recognition
Jason Beckwith
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2021-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
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The Beckwith Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

No two people are alike. Consequently, there is no single approach to wealth management that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to you is what matters most to us. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can the team help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.

Meet Our Team
Jason Beckwith,

CFP®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
312.499.4631
Samuel Coverdale,

CPWA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
312.269.5072
Kristy A. Gonzalez,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Business Manager
312.499.4666
Daniel H Pepoon,

CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Senior Consultant
312.499.4641
Kevin Hanrahan,

CPFA®

Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
312.269.5029
Kurt Martin
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
312.269.5159
Alexander Beckwith
Financial Advisor
312.696.2059
Kathleen Ann Martorano,

CRPC™

Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
312.269.5143
Katherine L. Rames,

CFP®

Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
312.499.4626
Jenna Passialis
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
312.269.5007
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.
Kristen S Busciglio
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #559834
Yvonne Gomez
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
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.
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