The FSG Wealth Management Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 696.2100
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The FSG Wealth Management Group believes that good 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 FSG Wealth Management Group
Welcome

Our mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you’d like it to be tomorrow. We help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. Our approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

Recognition
Louis Farr
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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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
Louis Farr,

AAMS™, CPWA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
312.696.2100
Peter Smith,

CFA, RICP®

Senior Financial Advisor
312.814.9037
Elias Sanchez
Senior Financial Advisor
312.696.2101
Allison Graham
Financial Advisor
312.696.2098
ETHAN JACKSON
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
312.499.4655
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.
Jim Goodrich
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Julie A. Kelsey
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #1010805
Nathaniel Scott Jones
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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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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