The Melby Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
N19 W24400 Riverwood Drive
Suite 300
Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 446.3007
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The Melby Group believes that good relationships are built through teamwork and involvement, delivered through our advisors, wealth management client associates and access to the global investment capabilities of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. We want to be your primary source for financial advice and guidance. And we want you to value the dedication and diligence offered to you at each step of the financial planning process.
The Melby Group
Welcome

Our multigenerational wealth management team at Merrill focuses on making financial lives better for a select group of successful business people and their families.
Our team's process is designed to:* Understand what you want to accomplish and why* Identify and effectively address deficiencies and points of concern in your financial picture that put your wealth at risk* Provide you with a game plan to help get you where you want to go as quickly, smoothly, and as tax-efficiently as possible
Three ways to engage our team:* You are considering selling your business with $5MM-$100MM in annual sales* You are an executive navigating the financial complexities of a career transition (RSUs, non-qualified stock options, equity stake in a privately held company)* You have outgrown your current financial advisor and you are looking to upgrade communication strategy, capabilities, and level of service
Additionally, we regularly leverage the world of Alternative Investments – Private Equity, Hedge Funds, and Real Assets – to help deliver diversification and risk budgets that tend to be considerably different.
Overall, successful people understand the importance of a proper plan and the value of executing, both in business and their personal financial life. With the full size, scale, and resources of Merrill and The Melby Group, we hold you accountable to executing your plan and pursuing your financial objectives.

Some or all alternative investment programs may not be in the best interest of certain investors. No assurance can be given that any alternative investment’s investment objectives will be achieved.

Recognition
Ryan Melby
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors", 2019
(Published on September 4, 2019. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2019.)
Forbes "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors", 2020
(Published on July 22, 2020. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2020.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
About Us
Capabilities

Merrill's process is designed to help deliver a customized, comprehensive experience to assist you not only in wealth accumulation and preservation, but in areas that go beyond investments. Providing you with access to the investment insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America offers a way to help you manage all of the pieces of your financial life. Working one-on-one with a Merrill advisor means you have a single point of contact to help you with potential strategies for transferring wealth to the younger generation.

Meet Our Team
Ryan Melby,

CEPA®, CPWA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
262.446.3007
Ashley A Thomas,

CAP®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
262.446.3024
Andrew Niemiec,

CAIA®

Financial Advisor
615.747.5623
Katherine Otis,

CFP®

Relationship Manager
262.446.3035
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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