The Oberheide-Schlesinger Group
Merrill Private Wealth Management
110 N Wacker Dr
Chicago IL 60606
(312) 325.2706
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We work with our clients to help them achieve their life goals by creating a tailored financial strategy that reflects their individual risk and return objectives. Our service model starts with education and provides the high touch personal service of a boutique combined with the vast resources of Bank of America and Merrill Private Wealth.
The Oberheide-Schlesinger Group
Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

Recognition
James Oberheide
Managing Director, Private Wealth Manager
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2023
(Published on March 10, 2023. Rankings based on data as of September 30, 2021.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2024
(Published on April 3, 2024. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2023.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
Forbes "America’s Top Wealth Advisors", 2017
(Published on October 24, 2017. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017.)
Financial Times "400 Top Financial Advisers", 2017
(Published on March 30, 2017. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2016.)
Our Approach
Our Philosophy

We believe your unique goals should be at the center of all of your financial decisions and form the foundation of your financial strategy. Because significant wealth requires customized goals-based financial strategies, we believe in building lasting relationships with a limited number of clients, taking the time to understand your most important priorities for today, tomorrow and your long-term future. Our philosophy celebrates collaboration. Working with a team of specialists, we draw on the resources and insights of a global financial institution to create strategies that reflect your aspirations for yourself and current and future generations of your family. Finally, we believe that while significant wealth brings complex challenges, our experience, passion and perspectives can help you simplify your life.

Meet Our Team
James Oberheide
Managing Director, Private Wealth Manager
312.325.2706
Brandon Schlesinger,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Private Wealth Manager
704.987.4140
About Private Wealth

Looking at your wealth from every angle Navigating complex wealth requires more than making investing decisions. It takes a trusted confidante who can help you step back and see the big picture. Your Merrill Private Wealth advisor is that steadfast guide — advocating for you, your family, and the people and causes you care about. Working together, we can help with strategies designed to grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life's journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and solutions. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.