Copeland & Associates
800 Capitol St
Houston TX 77002
713.658.1528
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We work with you to grow and preserve your wealth so that you have the financial indepedence to live the life you want.
Welcome

If you decide to work with our team, here is a taste of what you can expect:

First, we’ll sit down and have an in-depth discussion to gain a better understanding of you, your family, and your desires. It’s important that we really get to know you and what matters most. That’s because once we understand your priorities, we move to the next step and focus on helping you pursue the financial goals you‘ve set for yourself and your family. We’ll help you figure out what that means in terms of your future and then work with you to create a wealth management strategy that feels comfortable to you.

Once we have a plan in place, it is our job to implement that plan by getting accounts set up, assets transferred, and investments made. In addition, we can assist you in liaising with your other professionals such as lawyers and CPAs. Most importantly, we act as a sounding board for you as you think through situations affecting your financial life. By working with our team, you now have a group of people that will handle all of the details!

Finally, the key to a good wealth management strategy, however, is that it must adapt to your changing life. Our team proactively schedules account reviews to help make sure that your investments remain aligned with your financial desires and goals throughout your life. Using the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking convenience of Bank of America, N.A., we are confident we can truly help you and your family.

Recognition
Christiane Copeland
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019-2020
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors", 2020
(Published on April 21, 2020. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2019.)
About Us
Approach

Every relationship begins with a conversation, helping you identify and prioritize which goals matter most to you. Whether it's transferring wealth to the next generation, customizing your financial approach to help you pursue your passions, or providing advice and guidance to help you stay informed, we start by listening to learn more about you and your family.

Your approach to investing

Drawing upon research in the field of behavioral finance, Merrill developed the Investment Personality Assessment to help us get to know you better as an investor and potentially help you refine your own investing preferences. By gaining a deeper understanding of how you think and feel about investing through this assessment, we can customize the financial approach we develop together to help you pursue what matters most to you. Our Investment Personality Assessment is one of the ways to help us get to know you - to understand your goals and priorities. These questions will help us provide you with additional insights and resources.

Understanding your goals and priorities

Your life and goals change. We have tools to help you keep track of these changes so they can be reflected in your financial approach.

Meet Our Team
Christiane Copeland,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
713.658.1528
Shari Nycole Carrillo
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
713.658.1259
Gareth Prescott
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
713.658.1615
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.
Jaime Murillo
Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #904580
Billie Pearson
Wealth Management Banking 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.