Hammond, Martin, McKeough Group

380 W Western Ave
Muskegon MI 49440
(231) 725.6404
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Recognition
Kimberly Martin
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Financial Times "401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers", 2015-2020
(Published annually May – Oct. Rankings based on data as of Dec 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2024-2026
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Hammond, Martin, McKeough Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
About Us

Hammond, Martin, McKeough Group is a dedicated fiduciary advisory team delivering tailored guidance and bespoke strategies for institutional clients and ultra high net worth individuals and families. With deep expertise in institutional retirement plans, nonprofit investment programs, and ultra high net worth wealth strategy including multigenerational planning and family office level advisory, we provide disciplined, research driven guidance designed to support long term financial stewardship.

Institutional Retirement Plans
We partner with plan sponsors to strengthen outcomes for their participants while mitigating fiduciary risk. We provide both non-discretionary 3(21) and discretionary 3(38) fiduciary investment guidance. Our process includes investment menu design, vendor analysis, fee benchmarking, participant education strategies, and ongoing governance support.

Foundations, Endowments, and Non-Profit Organizations
We work closely with boards, investment committees, and executive leadership to develop disciplined investment policies, implement tailored portfolios, and provide ongoing oversight and reporting. We offer endowment management services, foundation investment consulting, and OCIO-style portfolio oversight. Our goal is to strengthen your organization's financial sustainability through disciplined, mission‑aligned investment management.

Ultra‑High‑Net‑Worth Individuals & Families
For ultra high net worth families with significant assets and multigenerational goals, we provide customized UHNW wealth management and family office–level advisory services. Our approach integrates institutional‑quality investment management, multigenerational wealth and estate planning, philanthropic advisory, and advanced strategies for complex balance sheets. We also design and manage custom discretionary investment strategies tailored to each family's objectives, risk profile, and long‑term vision. Working closely with clients and their professional partners, we ensure clarity, continuity, and disciplined stewardship of family wealth across generations.

Meet Our Team
Kimberly Martin,

CFP®, CIMA®, CKP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
231.725.6404
Base Hammond,

CIMA®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
231.725.6411
Jack McKeough
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
231.725.6407
Nicole Galarneau
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
231.725.6420
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.
Joseph J. Danatzko
Employee Benefits Specialist
Wale Adebayo
Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist
Brian Polakowski
Associate Investment Advisory Specialist
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