The Shannon Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
One Park Place
Suite 350
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 263.0111
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The Shannon Group is a family team dedicated to helping multi-generational families achieve their retirement, education and life goals. As CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, they take a planning-based approach when advising clients.
The Shannon Group
Welcome

The Shannon Group began in 1983 with Mary and Xavier’s father, Frank X. Shannon. Frank had a successful career advising clients to invest their money with purpose. This family team is continuing in his tradition, providing rational and thorough financial advice with exceptional service and personal care.

We take the time to know clients as individuals and investors, and we value the relationships we develop. We can explore the individualized financial goals that are important to clients, and create custom strategies designed to help them pursue each of their goals. We see ourselves as a financial ally for each succeeding generation.

Recognition
Mary Batcha
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2019
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms", 2017-2020
(Published annually Sept – Oct. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31 of current year.)
Forbes "America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors", 2020
(Published on April 21, 2020. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2019.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2022-2024
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 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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The Shannon Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

Including the entire family in the financial planning process is important. Our financial advisors can work together with you to engage your family in planning strategies, often helping facilitate family finances discussions that may be difficult for you or other family members to initiate on your own.

Meet Our Team
Mary Batcha,

CDFA®, CFP®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
609.243.6879
F Shannon,

CFP®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
609.243.7929
Christian Batcha,

CFP®

First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
609.243.6824
Bonnie Apice
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
609.243.6881
Michelle J Bowman
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
609.243.7913
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.
Kristina Gentle
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #484047
Christopher Caradec
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Alak Patel
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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