The Sterrett Hepburn Group is a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The business ethics and guiding principles of honesty and integrity that have served clients well since Barbara Sterrett joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1984 are now embraced by our next generation—Emily Hepburn.
The clients we serve include business executives, professionals, retirees, and families with multigenerational wealth, many of which span four and even five generations. Often, older clients refer younger members of their families to us—and the opposite is also true. Some of our clients are raising families, accumulating wealth, and planning their financial futures, while others are more focused on retirement income, asset preservation, or preserving a legacy for future generations. We believe that we work best with clients who value thoughtful financial guidance and appreciate our attention to detail and commitment to high-quality service and ongoing education.
While every client is unique in their circumstances, our goals-based wealth management approach is rooted in helping you prepare for your financial future and adapt to changes in your personal or family situations. We are dedicated to being there with compassion and strength to help you plan for major transitions in life, such as retirement, divorce, or inheritance, and will adjust your strategies over time, as necessary.
Our team is committed to understanding the financial goals that are most meaningful to you and your family and recommending strategies to help you pursue them without unnecessary financial risk. Along with our skills, we believe our service philosophy is a key reason many of our client relationships span decades. In addition to our own investment insights, we can offer access to BofA Global Research—one of the world’s largest and most respected research organizations*. At The Sterrett Hepburn Group, we pledge to remain a constant in your life, and everyone on our team is committed to providing an exceptional experience along each step of your financial journey. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you and show you how we can be a valued resource for every stage of your financial life.
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We believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, We will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.
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.