The O'Connor Hazelton Group
69 State Street
Albany, NY 12207
518.462.8357
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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.
Welcome

Our team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management brings ideas and resources to clients, offering a Goals-Based Wealth Management approach that puts them, rather than the market, at the center of the wealth management process. With over 70 years of combined experience, we work collaboratively with a select group of entrepreneurs and families, to tailor strategies to all of their specific financial needs and wants, forge relationships built on trust, accountability, and integrity and help our clients achieve the life they’ve always imagined.

About Us
Philosophy

We believe the best financial approach 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. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, We will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

Meet Our Team
James O'Connor,

CIMA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
518.462.8357
William Hazelton,

CIMA®, CPFA™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
518.462.8386
Kristen S Dwyer
No Officer Title, Wealth Management Client Associate
518.462.8314
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®. 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.