Koppelman, Szturma, Tasso & Associates

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1325 Franklin Ave
4th Floor
Garden City NY 11530
(516) 877.8203
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About Us
Our Philosophy

True wealth management begins with understanding—deep, intentional, and human understanding.

Our philosophy is rooted in a simple belief: capital exists to support a life well lived and a legacy well sustained. Financial complexity, market uncertainty, and generational change demand more than product selection or short‑term tactics. They require a thoughtful, disciplined framework guided by seasoned judgment and unwavering advocacy.

We view wealth not as a collection of accounts, but as an integrated system encompassing financial capital, human capital, intellectual capital, and family values. Everything we do starts with gaining a comprehensive understanding of you—your family, your goals, your priorities, and what money truly represents in your life.

As fiduciary‑minded advisors, we operate with independence of thought and institutional rigor, combining evidence‑based investment discipline with practical wisdom gained from advising families through multiple market cycles. We believe that the greatest risks to long‑term success are often behavioral and emotional—not mathematical—and that clarity, education, and structure are essential to confident decision‑making.

Above all, our mission is stewardship. We are committed to managing the assets entrusted to us with the same care, discipline, and accountability we would apply to our own families—always with the long‑term goal of helping your family thrive and prosper across generations while delivering a higher standard of care.

This philosophy shapes every relationship we serve and every decision we help our clients make.

Meet Our Team
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Scott Koppelman,

CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
516.877.8203
Koppelman, Szturma, Tasso & Associates Team Photo
Walter Szturma,

CPFA®

First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
516.877.8293
Timothy Tasso,

CFP®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
516.877.8353
Jane E Peeters
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
516.877.8468
Maria Barilla
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
516.877.8261
Jessica C Blatz
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
516.877.8299
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.
Jennifer Vallejo
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Jeffrey Wiedmann
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Gary B Ehrlich
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #589394
Bank of America, N.A.
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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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