Carlson, Merkel & Dinsmore

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
2100 Ross Ave
Suite 1000/1100
Dallas TX 75201
(214) 969.2382
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At Carlson, Merkel, and Dinsmore, our mission is to empower clients to achieve financial confidence and long-term success through personalized wealth management strategies. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, informed guidance, and innovative and appropriate solutions that reflect integrity, expertise, and a deep understanding of each client’s unique goals. By developing trust and building lasting relationships, we strive to be a trusted partner in navigating life’s financial journey.
Carlson, Merkel & Dinsmore
Welcome

Our mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you’d like it to be tomorrow. We help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. Our approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

Recognition
Jason Dinsmore
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2022
(Published on August 3, 2022. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2022.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2025
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Carlson, Merkel & Dinsmore
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
About US

We empower individuals, families, and organizations to achieve long-term financial success through two integrated solutions:

  • Comprehensive Wealth Planning
    We simplify the complexities of financial planning, helping clients make informed decisions that align with their goals, values, and future aspirations.
  • Corporate Long-Term Incentive & Equity Administration
    As a trusted plan sponsor, we design, implement, and manage long-term incentive programs that drive engagement and retention. We educate employees on how equity awards work and the lasting benefits they can deliver, turning compensation into a powerful wealth-building tool.

Our Promise:
We combine deep expertise, personalized guidance, and seamless execution to help clients maximize opportunities—whether planning for their family's future or unlocking the full potential of corporate incentive programs.

Meet Our Team
Randy Carlson,

CPFA®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
214.969.2382
Thomas Merkel
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
214.969.2639
Jason Dinsmore,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
214.969.2365
Jessica A Huhn,

CRPC™

Officer, Business Manager
214.969.2228
Lisa E Mc Adam
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
214.969.2330
Cathy L Locke
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
214.969.2356
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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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.