The Thrush-Thrift Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
114 Bay St
Easton MD 21601
(410) 820.4150
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The makeup of our team from an age perspective gives us a collective insight into the challenges of wealth management at every stage of your financial life. Blending our skills allows us to apply a broad knowledge base when we collaborate to serve you.
The Thrush-Thrift Group
Recognition
Kirk Thrush
Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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The Thrush-Thrift 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

No two people are alike. Consequently, there is no single approach to wealth management that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to you is what matters most to us. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can the team help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.

Meet Our Team
Kirk Thrush
Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
410.820.4101
Garrett Thrift,

CFP®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
410.820.4150
Kara F Burt,

CFP®, CPFA®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Planner
410.820.4468
Ashley Wesolowski
Wealth Management Client Associate
410.770.6398
Franklin Oursler,

CRPC™

Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor
NMLS #2688701
410.820.7438
Blake Saulsbury,

CRPC™

Financial Advisor
410.820.4110
S. Chris Gostomski
Wealth Management Client Associate
410.820.4140
Blair Elizabeth Goodrich
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
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Wendy C Phelan
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
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