Lloyd Purdy & Associates

Merrill Private Wealth Management
1301 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 733.2160
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We provide customized services supported by the broad capabilities of a global institution. Working with a limited number of clients, we are able to offer you and your family personalized attention for all aspects of your financial life, now and for future family members.
Lloyd Purdy & Associates
Welcome

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

Recognition
Lloyd Purdy & Associates
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Our Approach
A Commitment to Service

Merrill Private Wealth Management is committed to providing a select group of clients with highly personalized one-on-one service. When you work with us, our knowledgeable, rigorously trained private wealth advisors will gain a deep understanding of your goals, help you develop a multigenerational wealth strategy, and help you update your strategy as needed. We are committed to providing you access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, and Merrill will continue to invest in client tools and new technology to enhance your overall experience as you and your private wealth advisor pursue what's most important to you.

Meet Our Team
G Lloyd
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
803.733.2118
Frank Purdy,

CAIA®, CFA®

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
803.733.2114
Mila Baynard,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Private Wealth Relationship Manager
803.733.2127
Ryan Wilcox,

AWMA™

Officer, Private Wealth Planner
803.733.2160
Scott Banish,

CRPC™

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Relationship Manager
803.733.2175
Wendy S. Leeman
Officer, Private Wealth Client Associate (FP)
803.733.2906
Nick Costagliola
Assistant Vice President, Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
803.733.2121
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Private Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Patrick May
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Jason Albano
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
About Private Wealth

Looking at your wealth from every angle

Navigating complex wealth requires more than making investing decisions. It takes a trusted confidante who can help you step back and see the big picture. Your Merrill Private Wealth advisor is that steadfast guide — advocating for you, your family, and the people and causes you care about. Working together, we can help with strategies designed to grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life's journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and solutions. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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