JB Wealth Management Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
2 E Mifflin St.
Suite 900
Madison WI 53703
(608) 283.2702
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Mission Statement
At JB Wealth Management Group, we believe exceptional wealth management begins with exceptional planning. Built around lasting relationships, personalized advice, and the thoughtful coordination of the financial decisions that shape our clients' lives, businesses, and legacies, we strive to deliver an experience that extends far beyond the portfolio.
Welcome

JB Wealth Management Group operates as a relationship-driven wealth management proudly serving clients nationwide from Madison, Wisconsin. Our nine-person team is built around a planning-first philosophy that extends beyond investment management to include retirement planning, business transition strategies, estate planning considerations, banking and lending opportunities, and the financial decisions that influence everyday life.

We are guided by one core principle: every client relationship deserves personalized advice, proactive communication, and a team committed to helping clients move forward with confidence.

We serve business owners, next-generation families, retirees, and successful young professionals who want a collaborative approach to wealth management and financial planning. They are not looking solely for investment management. They want a trusted team that understands their complete financial picture, helps coordinate the many decisions that influence their long-term success, and remains accessible when important opportunities, challenges, and life events arise.

If you're wondering whether JB Wealth Management Group is the right fit for you and your family, the best place to start is a conversation.

Use the Contact Us button above to connect with our team, or reach out directly to any member of JB Wealth Management Group.

Recognition
Jeffrey Bowles
Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2025-2026
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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JB Wealth Management Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Philosophy

We believe meaningful advice starts with understanding the person behind the portfolio. Every client has different goals, priorities, family dynamics, and financial circumstances. We take the time to understand what matters most to you so that the guidance we provide reflects your life.

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Meet Our Team
Jeffrey Bowles,

CKP®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Senior Financial Advisor
608.283.2704
Crystal Carlson,

CFP®, CIMA®, CPFA®, CPWA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
608.283.2701
Elizabeth Jackson,

CDFA®, CPFA®

First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
608.283.2746
Thomas T. Dunn,

CFP®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Financial Advisor
608.283.2702
Scott Wallen,

CIMA®, CPFA®, CPWA®

Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
608.283.2756
Janet R Callan,

CRPC™

Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
608.283.2741
Fiorella P Falcon Franzer,

CRPC™

Officer, Relationship Manager
608.283.2757
Benjamin J. Burke,

CPFA®

Wealth Management Specialist
608.283.2774
Krista Rae Thompson
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
608.283.2754
Additional Resources
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Alternative Investments Sales Desk Specialist
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