The Petersen Benson & Walsh Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
449 Route 146
Clifton Park NY 12065
(518) 383.8961
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Mission Statement
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

Your financial life is about more than numbers. It’s about the people you care about, the life you want to live, and feeling confident about what comes next. We're here to help bring the pieces together and make the decisions along the way feel a little less complicated.

Recognition
John Petersen
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2023-2025
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
The Petersen Benson & Walsh Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2025-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Welcome to The Petersen Benson & Walsh Group

It all starts with getting to know you: what matters to you, what you're working toward, and what concerns you along the way. Together, we'll build a plan around your goals and priorities. And because life and the markets are always changing, we'll stay connected and adjust your plan as your needs evolve.

Meet Our Team
John Petersen,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
518.383.8961
Carrie Benson,

CFP®, CPFA®

First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
518.383.8947
John Walsh
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
518.383.8997
Christine Ormsbee
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
518.383.8996
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.
Timothy Thomas
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #480782
Bank of America, N.A.
Russell Du Pont
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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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.