The Baker, Ellis, Stroebel Group
7501 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.215.4426
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At The Baker, Ellis, Stroebel Group, every member of our team is dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. We believe every client is entitled to the highest level of personalized service and care. With the global resources of Merrill, we’ll place you at the center of the wealth management process as we work together to design goals-based financial strategies to help you reach the goals that matter most to you.
Welcome

We focus on developing customized financial solutions for individuals, families and business owners. Together, we work closely with you to understand your goals, and then agree upon next steps so you have a caring, knowledgeable advisor who can help you address your unique financial goals. You may be concerned with wealth preservation and growth, or leaving a legacy to your family, a charity or a cause. Whatever your personal goals may be, we will work with you to develop a personalized plan designed to help you pursue what’s most important to you.

Recognition
Gregory Baker
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Barron's "Top 1200 Financial Advisors", 2016, 2022
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022
(Published on April 7, 2022. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2021.)
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The Baker, Ellis, Stroebel 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
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
Gregory Baker,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
301.215.4424
Michael Ellis,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
301.215.4426
Melissa St. Louis,

CFP®, CPFA™

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
301.215.4403
Jonathan Stroebel,

CAIA®, CFA®, CFP®, CKP®, CPFA™

First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
301.215.4411
Abril Azmi
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
301.215.4430
Kevin Joseph
Officer, Wealth Management Associate
301.215.4431
Tara Nichols
Wealth Management Client Associate
301.215.4442
So Myong Kim
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Specialist
301.215.4432
Matthew Spiegelman
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
301.215.4417
Kevin Ewing
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
301.215.4404
Destini  Williams
Destini Williams
Wealth Management Client Associate
301.215.4433
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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