The Somers Group
208 Golden Oak Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757.631.5531
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Significant wealth requires a unique and tailored investment approach.  Working with a limited number of high net worth families, we are able to provide you with boutique-like services supported by the broad capabilities of a global institution.  Our goal is to simplify your life so you can pursue what is most important to you.
Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

Recognition
James Somers
Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2019, 2022
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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The Somers Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
Our Approach
A Commitment to Service

Merrill Private Wealth Management is committed to providing a select group of clients with highly personalized one-on-one service. When you work with us, our knowledgeable, rigorously trained private wealth advisors will gain a deep understanding of your goals, help you develop a multigenerational wealth strategy, and help you update your strategy as needed. We are committed to providing you access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, and Merrill will continue to invest in client tools and new technology to enhance your overall experience as you and your private wealth advisor pursue what's most important to you.

Meet Our Team
James Somers,

CPWA®

Managing Director, Private Wealth Advisor
757.631.5512
John Noonan,

CFP®, CPFA™, CPWA®, CRPC™, SE-AWMA™

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Manager
757.631.5547
Alisa Patton,

CPFA™

Vice President, Private Wealth Senior Business Manager
757.631.5537
Travis Jones,

CFP®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
757.631.5514
Alexandra Babb,

CFP®, CRPC™

Vice President, Financial Advisor
757.631.5533
Lisa Adamonis Pile,

CPFA™, SE-AWMA™

Vice President, Financial Advisor
757.599.2302
Antonis Panayiotou,

CPFA™

Private Wealth Planner
757.631.5532
John Napolitano,

CFA

Wealth Management Advisor
757.631.5524
AMY GEORGES,

AWMA™

Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
757.631.5531
Patrick Kelley,

AWMA™

Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
757.631.5553
Kelly S. Janzen
Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
757.631.5545
Matthew Richard White
Registered Private Wealth Client Associate
757.631.5557
Amanda Bell Wolfe
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
757.631.5518
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Private Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
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Michael Duffy
Private Wealth Strategies Advisor
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Christopher Harley
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
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About Private Wealth

Looking at your wealth from every angle
Navigating complex wealth requires more than making investing decisions. It takes a trusted confidante who can help you step back and see the big picture. Your Merrill Private Wealth advisor is that steadfast guide — advocating for you, your family, and the people and causes you care about. Working together, we can help with strategies designed to grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life's journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and solutions. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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