The MPB Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
301 Commerce St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 877.9684
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The MPB Group
Welcome

Our entire team shares a common goal: to help you achieve your personal financial goals, such as planning for and funding your children’s education, helping ensure that income can last in retirement, and planning for potential health care costs. Every step in the process takes into account your personal perspectives and priorities. Our goal is to help bring simplicity and transparency to the complexities of investing, turning the often-intimidating task of planning for the future into an exciting journey of helping you pursue and reach your goals.

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Recognition
Stephen Pfeffer
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America's Top State-by-State Advisors", 2019-2020
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 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
Stephen Pfeffer,

CFP®, CKP®, CPFA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
817.877.9684
John R McKenzie,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
817.877.9701
Deirdre D. Babcock,

AWMA™

Vice President, Wealth Management Specialist
817.877.9736
William Beckworth,

AWMA™

Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
817.877.9750
Samantha Haster
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
817.877.9611
Anna Donnachie
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
817.877.9229
Kelly B Avery
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
817.877.9714
MARY  KEATING
MARY KEATING
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
817.877.9735
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.
Joanna Kind
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Sheri Grimes
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #621555
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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