Payne & Mencias Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
510 E. 96th Street
Suite 500
Indianapolis IN 46240
(317) 706.3160
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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
Eric Payne
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "America’s Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth", 2022-2025
(Published annually in November. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year.)
Forbes "America's Top Wealth Advisors", 2025
(Published on April 8, 2025. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2024.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron’s “Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams”, 2025
(Published on May 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of December 31, 2024.)
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2009-2025
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
On Wall Street "Top 40 Advisors Under 40", 2013-2016
(Published annually Jan – Mar. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30 – Dec 31 of prior year.)
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About Us
Philosophy

We believe financial planning works best when it is practical, intentional, and flexible enough to evolve with your life. That's why we focus on understanding the key moments and decisions that matter — from planning for education or health care needs to navigating major purchases, business transitions, or legacy goals.

Our philosophy centers on building thoughtful strategies that support your priorities today while preparing for what may come next. With access to our 16-member team with cumulative Merrill tenure of over 260 years and Merrill's investment insights, we work together to create an approach designed to help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

Meet Our Team
Eric Payne,

CFP®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
317.706.3160
Ronald Mencias,

CFP®, CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
317.706.3161
Christopher D Brooke
Managing Director, Senior Relationship Manager
317.706.3154
Kenneth Lee Sendelweck
Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
812.817.5331
Peyton Gentry,

CFP®

Financial Advisor
812.817.5333
Brandon A Emkes,

CFP®

Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager
317.706.6929
Andy W Floyd,

AAMS™

Assistant Vice President, Investment Management Specialist
317.706.2068
Julie A Renzi
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.3174
Vanessa L Breen
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
317.706.2066
Kelly A Carroll
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
317.706.3151
Marcie E Aukerman,

CRPC™

Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.6923
Alyssa Hamer
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
317.848.2131
Susan Bettenbrock
Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.3155
Kendra Keen
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
317.706.6912
Pamela Ruhe
Wealth Management Client Associate
812.817.5332
Nicholas Oliff
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
317.706.6938
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.
Karum Afana
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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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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.
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.
Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, AAMS™, and the AAMS™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.