The Maltese Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
194 Wood Ave S
Iselin, NJ 08830
(800) 288.3249
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In the words of the founder of The Maltese Group: "Client relationships are based on service and trust. Since day one, The Maltese Group has understood the value of service, and clients understand the value of trust." James M. Maltese (retired) Founder of the Maltese Group
The Maltese Group
Welcome

The Maltese Group serves the needs of clients around the country. Through our holistic approach, we assist clients in defining their goals, tailor strategies that meet their needs, and help them manage the inevitable changes in life.

Our process is designed to deliver a customized, consistent experience that addresses the client’s life priorities. We enjoy helping clients through difficult financial transitions and decisions that occur in their lives.

Recognition
James Maltese
Managing Director, International Wealth Advisor
Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors", 2009-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Financial Times "400 Top Financial Advisers", 2018
(Published on March 22, 2018. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2017.)
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The Maltese 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
A Focus on You

Our advice and strategies are guided by your personal goals, such as planning and funding children's education, preserving and growing your wealth in retirement, and planning for potential health care costs. We start by understanding your unique concerns, priorities, risk tolerance, and other important factors.

The key to helping you achieve your financial goals is understanding where you are now and what challenges you face. That is why we work so hard at analyzing your assets and liabilities, as well as your short- and long-term financial outlook. We feel that wealth should be managed to help achieve outcomes that are personally meaningful to each client.

Meet Our Team
James Maltese
Managing Director, International Wealth Advisor
732.632.5872
Joseph Gough,

CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
732.632.5806
Ian Lynch,

CFP®, CPFA™, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, International Wealth Advisor
732.632.5890
Christine Healy,

CDFA®, CPFA™, CPWA®

First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
732.632.5830
Geoffrey S Brown,

CFP®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Specialist
732.632.5843
Tara Lynn Muldoon,

CFP®, CIMA®, CRPC™

Vice President, International Senior Wealth Planner
732.632.5826
Patricia M Palmisano,

CRPC™

Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
732.632.5856
Linda M Muldoon
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
732.632.5810
Dorothy Rodgers
Wealth Management Client Associate
732.632.5828
Cathi M Rosky,

CRPC™

Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
732.632.5822
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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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.
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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.