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The HC Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1604 E Main St
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596.5468
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Our ApproachThe HC Group is a team of experienced professionals, driven to helping you care for what matters most.  Whether considering home, health, giving, retirement, leisure or work you have goals and concerns that are of the utmost importance to you & your family.  The value you place on your life priorities is matched by the desire to work with an advisory team that listens to your goals, concerns, dreams & aspirations; one capable of using this understanding to help you align your financial resources to your life priorities, and from this, assist you in achieving the most out of life.
The HC Group
Welcome

Here at The HC Group, we strive to create meaningful "client experiences" that extend well beyond what you may expect from a financial advisory team.

The process begins with an understanding your life priorities, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, your specific timeline, financial resources, goals, and any concerns you have.  The process then progresses to a financial strategy aligned to what matters most to you; one supported by the investment resources at Merrill and the banking convenience & technology of Bank of America.  All of this culminates with a personalized wealth management strategy designed to help you achieve your financial goals.

By listening more than talking and providing our undivided attention, we can craft thoughtful, highly personalized strategies to help simplify your complex challenges, complement the efforts of your CPA and attorney, and bring clarity to your life’s most significant transitions – whether you’re nearing retirement, recently divorced or widowed, welcoming a child back home after college, beginning a second marriage, or launching a new venture.

Our commitment to you is ongoing. Together, we look forward to strengthening your financial security and making you comfortable with the road ahead.

Recognition
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The HC Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
About Us
Philosophy

We believe that the best financial strategy 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. Worried about managing future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth on to future generations? With access to the investing insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, we will work with you to develop strategies that are designed to address your priorities and financial needs.

Meet Our Team
Duane Haimbach,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
864.596.5426
Kerri Brandon
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
864.596.5468
Tatyana Gritsko
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
864.596.5447
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.
Jamie Mehaffey
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Deborah S Smith
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #505114
Louis Li
Associate Investment Advisory 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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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.