The MCNW Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
401 Union St
Seattle WA 98101
(206) 464.8582
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Welcome

You have a unique purpose.

Your life and experiences have shaped the person you are, and the person you see ahead.

We believe in aligning your wealth to your purpose.

That purpose is a life well-lived, how you define it.

Recognition
The MCNW Group
Barron’s “Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams”, 2025
(Published on May 9, 2025. Rankings based on data as of December 31, 2024.)
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
Commitment to Purpose

Your vision is our ambition.

In a hectic world, we look to remove distractions so you can focus on what is important. We strive to reduce stress and background noise so you can contemplate your values, seizing a personally resonant framework for renewed direction in your life and wealth.

Our role as your advisors.

When you engage our help, you will know how much we value you. You will witness it in the quality of our advice and the depth of our follow-through. You will know that you matter to us. We, in turn, want to be one of the best decisions you have ever made.

Where intention meets execution.

Our process is tight and consistent. We look to unify your strategy, development, and operations, with principals of our team leading each of these roles. We know your financial life is fluid, so our guidance is the steady hum for the opportunities you encounter. Our high-performing team has gained a reputation for operational excellence, automating the tasks that can drain your time and attention.

From satisfaction to fulfillment.

There is a difference between being satisfied with your wealth and being fulfilled by it. Our team looks to inspire an emotional connection with your wealth based on your values. Together, we look to derive greater purpose for you and the people you care about, earning your trust by consistently displaying our understanding of you and our professional capabilities.

Meet Our Team
Matthew Van Beek,

CKP®, CPFA®, CPWA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
206.464.2663
Christopher Jay,

CPFA®, CPWA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
206.464.2658
Gregory Tognan
Wealth Management Specialist
206.464.4326
Jennifer Wynn,

CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
206.464.8564
Jeffrey Christenat
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
206.464.2661
Nathan Skow,

CIMA®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
206.464.8620
Fred Bentley
First Vice President, Wealth Management Specialist
206.464.4386
Dylan Abrams,

CPFA®, CRPC™

Assistant Vice President, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
206.464.4394
Zach Joss
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
206.464.2637
Micahl Ong
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
206.464.2624
George Kalema
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
206.464.8566
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.
Ryan Osburn
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
Bank of America, N.A.
Maurizio Garofalo
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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