The Welde Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Two Bala Cynwyd Plaza
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(800) 345.5046
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As a multigenerational family business, our commitment to helping your family extends to future generations. It is our steadfast goal to develop and maintain long-term relationships and to be a valued resource for you and your family—today and tomorrow.
The Welde Group
Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

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Recognition
Patrick Welde
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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The Welde Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

No two people are alike. Consequently, there is no single approach to wealth management that is appropriate for everyone. What matters most to you is what matters most to us. Once we get to know you, your priorities, your goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs and what you want to accomplish over time, only then can the team help you position yourself to identify and address financial challenges and potential opportunities. To that end, we thoughtfully employ our experience and resources to help guide you as you pursue your goals.

Meet Our Team
Patrick Welde,

CFP®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
800.345.5046
Patrick Welde,

CFP®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
610.668.6125
Jennifer M Maxwell,

AAMS™, CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
610.668.6197
Margaret M Gannon
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
610.668.6135
Meghan McKee
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
Kahsu G Gerezgiher
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
610.668.6157
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.
Christopher Caradec
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Elizabeth M Burlinson
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #364508
Jimmy Hagedorn
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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