The Verschuur / Iyer Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago IL 60606
(312) 269.5166
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Mission Statement
Helping you Transform your Wealth into Lifelong Fulfillment. Live Worry-Free, Create Memories, and Leave a Lasting Impact.
Welcome

At The Verschuur/Iyer Group, we take a refreshingly different approach to financial advising. We believe wealth is not just for accumulation—it’s a tool for living a life of fulfillment and joy. Our unique approach helps clients break free from the traditional mindset of saving endlessly and instead focuses on finding the right balance between delayed gratification and living fully in the present. We guide you in using your wealth to create lasting memories with loved ones, pursue passions, and enjoy life’s most meaningful moments, all while helping to ensure long-term security. Our mission is to help you live worry-free, without the fear of outliving your resources, and leave behind a legacy that reflects a life well-lived.

What distinguishes us?• We have worked together for over 30 years and were “best men” at each other’s wedding. Clients treat our entire team like members of their own families. We are passionate about serving client families, just as we are about caring for our own.

• Each client is assigned a team of three seasoned professionals. A Wealth Management Advisor, a Senior Wealth Planner, and a Wealth Management Client Associate. Together, this team-based approach, helps to ensure that all areas of your financial lives are cared for.

• Our tradition of bringing a disciplined, planning-based approach to clients. This allows us to appreciate what clients hope to achieve, what they believe stands in their way, and how we can help them feel confident about the road ahead.

• Our highly professional and proactive service model. This is shared by our stellar support staff. Like our clientele, we are highly driven. By collaborating internally and with each client, we can provide superior wealth management – the kind that helps clients anticipate and prepare for the next opportunity or challenge. We look forward to serving you with the same degree of diligence and intelligence.

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Recognition
Mark Verschuur
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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The Verschuur / Iyer Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Welcome

At The Verschuur/Iyer Group, we take a refreshingly different approach to financial advising. We believe wealth is not just for accumulation—it's a tool for living a life of fulfillment and joy. Our unique approach helps clients break free from the traditional mindset of saving endlessly and instead focuses on finding the right balance between delayed gratification and living fully in the present. We guide you in using your wealth to create lasting memories with loved ones, pursue passions, and enjoy life's most meaningful moments, all while helping to ensure long-term security. Our mission is to help you live worry-free, without the fear of outliving your resources, and leave behind a legacy that reflects a life well-livedWhat distinguishes us?• We have worked together for over 30 years and were "best men" at each other's wedding. Clients treat our entire team like members of their families. We are passionate about serving client families, just as we are about caring for our own.• Our tradition of bringing a disciplined, planning-based approach to clients. This allows us to appreciate what clients hope to achieve, what they believe stands in their way, and how we can help them feel confident about the road ahead.• Our highly professional and proactive service model. This is shared by our stellar support staff. Like our clientele, we are highly driven. By collaborating internally and with each client, we can provide superior wealth management – the kind that helps clients anticipate and prepare for the next opportunity or challenge. We look forward to serving you with the same degree of diligence and intelligence.

Meet Our Team
Mark Verschuur,

CRPC™

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
312.269.5163
Shankar Iyer,

CFP®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
312.269.5166
Timothy Cody,

CFP®, CPFA®

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
312.269.5121
George Huggins,

CIMA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
312.269.5030
Jennifer McJunkin Schwartz,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Wealth Planner
312.269.5077
Bianca Emma Batilaran,

CPFA®, CRPC™

Senior Wealth Planner
312.269.5035
Patricia Wetzel
Financial Advisor
312.269.5040
Tricia L McCaffrey
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
312.269.5021
Keyoiry Banks
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
312.269.5051
Grayson Clountz
Wealth Management Client Associate
312.269.5091
Terry J Hayn,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
312.269.5150
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.
Milos Bjedov
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Kristen S Busciglio
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #559834
Jermaine Gomes
Retirement Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
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