The Preston Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
77 Broad Street
Red Bank NJ 07701
(732) 219.7920
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The Preston Group believes that good client relationships are built through teamwork and client involvement. Our goal is to be your primary source for financial advice and guidance. We want you to value the dedication and diligence we provide at each step of the wealth management process.
Welcome

Managing wealth is rarely about a single decision. It requires thoughtful planning, collaboration, and a strategy that evolves as life changes. The Preston Group combines the experience and perspectives of multiple professionals to help clients make informed financial decisions with confidence. We provide access to Merrill's investment insights, along with the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, helping clients pursue their goals through personalized wealth management strategies and dedicated team support.

About Us
Welcome

With a longstanding commitment to helping clients navigate every stage of life, The Preston Group provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique goals, values, and circumstances of each client. Our relationships often span generations of families, and our focus extends beyond investment and retirement planning to include liability management, estate planning considerations, and wealth transfer strategies. We proudly serve affluent individuals and families throughout the country, including clients on both the East and West Coasts.
The Preston Group combines the experience and perspectives of three dedicated professionals: Patrick Preston, CPFA®, CPWA®, Kyle McElligott, CFP® and Matthew Guarino. Together, we leverage a collaborative approach to deliver thoughtful advice, personalized service, and comprehensive wealth management solutions. By working as a team, we strive to ensure that clients benefit from a breadth of knowledge, consistent communication, and a high level of responsiveness.

Our clients include corporate executives, physicians and medical practices, business owners, retirees, divorcees, and individuals preparing for retirement. We believe meaningful financial advice begins with understanding what matters most to each client. Taking the time to appreciate personal goals, family dynamics, and financial priorities enables us to develop strategies that are both thoughtful and appropriate for each situation.

Recognizing that every client is unique, we focus on individualized planning rather than one-size-fits-all solutions or industry benchmarks. Our goal is to help preserve, grow, and ultimately transfer wealth according to each client's vision for the future, while serving as a trusted resource through every stage of their financial journey.

As a former college athlete, Patrick utilizes a disciplined team approach that helps ensure a consistently high level of personal involvement and tactical execution for clients – including corporate executives (many with concentrated stock positions), physicians and their practices, business owners (many with 401(k) plans), retirees, and others nearing that well-deserved time in their lives. "It takes time to know clients well. But it's time well spent," Patrick points out. "Appreciating their concerns and objectives is critical to making smart and appropriate recommendations." Recognizing that each client is unique, the team focuses on personal preferences and client goals, not industry benchmarks.

Meet Our Team
Patrick Preston,

CPFA®, CPWA®

Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
732.219.7920
Matthew Guarino
Financial Advisor
732.530.3048
Kyle McElligott,

CFP®

Financial Advisor
732.219.7923
Gillian  Archer
Gillian Archer
Assistant Vice President, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
732.219.6265
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.
Kaitlin Jarck
Alternative Investments Sales Desk Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Allison Baldino
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
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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 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.
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.