The Hunter-McCormack Group

Merrill Private Wealth Management
One Bryant Park
Floor 28
New York NY 10036
(215) 587.4716
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Mission Statement
Complex wealth, simplified with clarity and purpose. We advise ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families with complex financial lives, helping them structure, align, and preserve their wealth across generations.
Welcome

We believe significant wealth brings both opportunity and responsibility. Our role is to help clients make thoughtful decisions that protect what they’ve built, support the people they care about, and create enduring impact across generations.

Who we serve: Our clients are wealth creators, executives, and multi-generational families navigating significant financial complexity. They often have sophisticated balance sheets, multiple advisors, and evolving priorities—and are looking for a trusted partner to bring clarity, coordination, and confidence to every decision.

What we do: We act as a central advisor across all aspects of our clients’ financial lives. By integrating investment strategy, estate planning, tax considerations, and philanthropic goals, we help ensure each element works together as part of a cohesive plan. Our role is not simply to manage assets, but to help simplify complexity, identify opportunities, and guide thoughtful decisions over time.

How we work: Every engagement begins with a deep understanding of what matters most to our clients—their goals, values, and long-term vision. From there, we take a structured, proactive approach. We leverage the full capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America, but our focus remains on delivering highly personalized guidance and serving as a consistent point of accountability.

Why is this valuable? By bringing clarity to complexity, we help create the space for our clients to focus on what matters most to them and their families.

If you are navigating complexity and looking for a more coordinated and strategic approach to your wealth, we welcome a conversation.

Recognition
Rosalie Hunter
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2026
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms", 2017-2021
(Published annually Sept – Oct. Rankings based on data as of Mar 31 of current year.)
Forbes "America"s Top Women Wealth Advisors", 2020-2021
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2022-2026
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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The Hunter-McCormack Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Our Approach
Understand & Organize

We begin by developing a complete understanding of your financial life. This includes your balance sheet, family dynamics, existing planning strategies, and the advisors you rely on.

Many of the clients we work with already have sophisticated structures in place. Over time, however, those structures can become fragmented. Our role is to bring clarity and organization, creating a strong foundation for more informed decision‑making.

Meet Our Team
Rosalie Hunter,

CPWA®

Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
215.587.4716
William McCormack,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
215.587.4770
Stephen Hudacek
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
570.330.8787
Laura Bongard,

AWMA™

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager
215.587.4613
Ryan Thomas Wall,

CFP®

Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Investment Management Specialist
215.587.4687
Taylor Ferry,

AWMA™

Private Wealth Business Development Specialist
215.587.4794
Katrina McNairy
Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
215.587.4612
About Private Wealth

We meet complexity head on
Growing and navigating wealth isn't a straight line. There are complexities and opportunities at every turn. That's why your Merrill team serves as mission control for your wealth, offering the highest level of execution and world-class intellectual capital to help keep you moving forward through every pivotal moment. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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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.
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.
Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, AWMA™, and the AWMA™ logo certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
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