The SHB Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
13321 California St
Omaha NE 68154
(402) 496.5162
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Mission Statement
The SHB Group is committed to delivering thoughtful, fiduciary-based wealth management built on trust, clarity, and disciplined strategy. We partner with clients to simplify complex financial decisions, protect what matters most, and help create confidence across generations.
Welcome

Welcome to The SHB Group-
We provide personalized wealth management focused on clarity, and long-term outcomes. At the core of our approach is a belief that financial planning is deeply personal. We take the time to understand your goals, values, and family dynamics so we can deliver thoughtful planning, disciplined investment strategy, and advice grounded in trust. Our role is to simplify complexity, provide perspective, and help guide you through life's financial decisions with confidence-today and for generations to come.

Recognition
The SHB Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us

The SHB Group

The SHB Group is an Omaha‑based Merrill wealth management team providing wealth management and goals‑based financial planning for individuals and families whose financial lives require thoughtful coordination and a long‑term perspective. We work with clients locally and across multiple states, including business owners, executives, professionals, and multi‑generational families navigating complexity and change.
Our approach begins with a comprehensive understanding of your entire financial landscape—not just investments, but how your wealth supports your life, family, and future. From there, we develop coordinated strategies designed to preserve, manage, and transfer wealth over time.


Built for Complexity, Designed for Continuity

Our clients often have diverse financial circumstances that may include operating businesses, investment portfolios, concentrated positions, real and intellectual property, and legacy planning considerations—sometimes across multiple states. We bring structure and clarity to these moving parts, helping clients make informed decisions with confidence and continuity through life transitions.
As a team, we emphasize:

  • Collaboration over transactions
  • Proactive planning over reactive solutions
  • Long‑term relationships over short‑term outcomes

Our Capabilities

We provide coordinated guidance across key areas of wealth management, including:

  • Wealth preservation and strategic planning
  • Investment management and portfolio oversight
  • Risk management and insurance planning
  • Estate planning strategies and wealth transfer coordination
  • Charitable and philanthropic strategies
  • Retirement income and lifestyle planning
  • Gifting, trust, and legacy strategies

Working alongside specialists at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and in coordination with your external advisors, we help ensure strategies remain aligned, integrated, and adaptable over time.


Who We Work Best With

Our approach is best suited for individuals and families who:

  • Have accumulated meaningful wealth and financial complexity
  • Value comprehensive, coordinated financial guidance
  • Prefer a team‑based advisory relationship
  • Are seeking a long‑term partner to help navigate financial decisions over time
Meet Our Team
C Stephen Hruby,

CIMA®, CPWA®

Managing Director, Senior Consultant
402.496.5132
Kandis Schissel,

CFP®, CPWA®

Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
402.496.5109
Scott Bunselmeyer
Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor
402.496.5152
C.S. Nolan Hruby,

CIMA®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
402.496.5121
Amanda L Braun,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Specialist
402.496.5162
Janan J Dippel
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
402.496.5110
Cooper Alan King
Wealth Management Client Associate
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.
Clint W Weber
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #1289891
Bank of America, N.A.
Samantha C Sylvester
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Tara Selig
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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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Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®, CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst®, CPWA® and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for certification.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.