The Courtad Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
4000 Embassy Parkway
Suite 300
Akron OH 44333
(330) 670.2459
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Mission Statement
At The Courtad Group, we take a planning-first approach, ensuring that every financial strategy is built around our clients’ unique goals and circumstances. By focusing on comprehensive planning before investment decisions, we create tailored strategies that adapt to changing needs and long-term objectives. With deep industry experience and access to Merrill’s investment insights and Bank of America’s banking capabilities, we provide thoughtful, high-level guidance to help individuals, business owners, and families manage, grow, and transfer their wealth effectively.
Welcome

We believe that successful wealth management starts with a well-structured financial plan. Our process begins with a deep understanding of your goals, priorities, and financial complexities, allowing us to build a comprehensive strategy that guides every investment and planning decision. With decades of experience advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and multi-generational families, we provide thoughtful, strategic guidance to help clients navigate life’s financial transitions with confidence.

We take a broad view of your financial world, ensuring that everything from retirement and estate strategies to college tuition planning is thoughtfully considered and aligned with your goals. Our process helps uncover opportunities, anticipate challenges, and create a clear, adaptable framework for long-term success. We also coordinate with tax and legal professionals as needed so that every element of your financial strategy works in unison. Whether you’re preparing for a major transition or securing your family’s future, we are committed to providing structure and insight so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.

About Us
Philosophy

A well-designed financial plan is the foundation of every decision we make. Instead of applying one-size-fits-all investment strategies, we tailor every portfolio and financial solution to reflect each client's specific goals, priorities, and long-term vision.
Planning First: Every recommendation—from investments to estate and retirement planning—works as part of a cohesive, forward-thinking strategy.
Personalized Approach: We take the time to understand what matters most to you and structure solutions accordingly.
Strategic Guidance: Our goal is to help clients stay prepared for life's transitions and make informed financial decisions with clarity and purpose.

Meet Our Team
David Courtad
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
330.670.2413
Sarah Courtad,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
330.670.2459
Ethan Courtad,

CFP®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
330.670.2424
Angela M Specht
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
330.670.2422
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.
Danielle Nizich
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Michael Matthews
Regional Lending Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #88713
Jeremy Floberg
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
About Merrill

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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.
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.