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The James Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
4242 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 829.2005
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Whatever your personal goals may be, we will work together with you, one-on-one, to develop a personalized financial strategy designed to help you pursue your long-term goals.
The James Group
Welcome

Our mission is to understand you and your priorities by taking the time to ask questions and listen carefully.

As Merrill Financial Advisors, we help simplify the complexity in our clients’ financial lives by providing advice and guidance based on time-tested, goals-based, wealth management principles.  At the heart of our philosophy is a passion to build enduring relationships with individuals, families, and small businesses through commitment to outstanding service. Partnering with a team of Merrill specialists, we assist clients in every aspect of their financial lives and aim to be their first point of contact.

The entire team welcomes the opportunity to connect with you.

Recognition
L James
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2016-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2018, 2021-2023
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
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The James 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

We believe that the best financial strategy 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. At the core, we believe in a value approach. Over the years, we have observed that most investment mishaps are the result of over-paying for an investment during times of herd mentality.We believe in using a core long term investment approach along with a satellite approach to take advantage of strong investment themes and special situations.

Meet Our Team
L James,

CFP®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
919.829.2005
Brandon Cousanca,

CFP®

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
919.420.1400
Katrina E James
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
919.829.2062
Alice Arneth
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
919.829.2006
Ryan Chapman
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
919.829.2015
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.
Juvenson Prevost
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Rosemary Coldebella
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #589376
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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