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.
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.
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.