The Hollywood Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
77 Broad Street
Red Bank NJ 07701
(732) 530.3014
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“Your story is unique. Your wealth plan should be too. We listen first, so together we can build the life and legacy you’ve always imagined.”     At The Hollywood Group, we believe wealth management is really about life management. It’s about the people you love, the dreams you hold close, and the legacy you want to leave behind.   What we’ve learned is that no two stories are the same. Each family, each individual brings unique hopes, challenges, and values. Over the years, we’ve discovered that the best financial plans don’t start with numbers—they start with listening. Listening to what matters most to you and building trust that lasts through every season of life.   What we know is that clarity creates confidence. Our disciplined approach helps you see the bigger picture, from planning for retirement to funding education to transferring wealth in ways that reflect your values. With the strength of Merrill’s global research and resources behind us, we know how to transform complex choices into simple, purposeful strategies.   What we believe is that money is just a tool—it’s what it makes possible that matters most. We believe in guiding you toward a life where your goals feel achievable, your future feels secure, and your legacy reflects the love and hard work you’ve poured into your family. Above all, we believe in walking this journey together—so you never feel alone in the decisions that shape your life.
The Hollywood Group
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Experience matters, and we believe we have the kind of experience that can bring you a valuable life perspective. Merrill’s wealth management planning is customized to help you address your unique concerns and goals, one-by-one. A disciplined planning process is followed to better understand how you think and feel about investing. That helps us assess the financial resources necessary to pursue each specific goal, such as retirement income planning, education funding and wealth transfer. Knowing the right questions to ask, the team offers access to a global network of research and specialists, and we can help create a framework designed to optimize your short- and long-range goals.

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Margaret Hollywood
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2025
(Published on February 11, 2025. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2024.)
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The Hollywood Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025
(Published on January 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2024.)
About Us
Philosophy “Clarity creates confidence. Confidence builds lasting legacies.”

At The Hollywood Group, we believe wealth management is about more than numbers — it's about aligning resources with purpose. Money is a tool, and when guided with intention, it can support your goals, strengthen your family, and carry forward the legacy you envision.
We view every client relationship as a partnership built on trust. By listening closely and tailoring strategies to your unique priorities, we provide structure and guidance while staying flexible to life's changes. Our goal is simple: to help you move forward with clarity today and confidence in tomorrow.

Meet Our Team
Margaret Hollywood
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
732.530.3093
Ronnie Guidone,

CFP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
732.530.3045
Jennifer Bentley
Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor
908.675.5974
Lisa M Natale
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
732.530.3014
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.
Elizabeth Kubeck
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #486013
Bank of America, N.A.
Michael L. Venturi
Employee Benefits Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
Lisa Rainforth
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
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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