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BELLEVUE, WA

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Branch Office

We understand that life, especially the financial aspects, is dynamic and, at times, complex. Our goal is to simplify it with you. We value our client relationships and believe that by listening to and working closely with you, we can help you connect all of the pieces of your financial life and implement a seamless, disciplined wealth management strategy to help you achieve your goals.

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Branch Office Profile

About Us

The advisors at the branch can offer financial strategies that come from years of combined wealth management knowledge and experience. We also stress that our role goes beyond wealth planning advice and guidance. Employing the broad resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, advisors can assist with retirement income planning, guidance on concentrated stock positions and traditional investments, as well as providing access to Bank of America’s estate planning services, while working with your outside professionals, such as accountants and tax attorneys.

Enhancing Your Financial Life

Our broad range of wealth management services goes far beyond asset management and investments. Using the vast resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and banking convenience of Bank of America, we can address all of your wealth management needs, saving you time by helping organize and simplify your financial life in such areas as:

  • Personal and Institutional Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Corporate Executive Compensation Services
  • Asset Management
  • Liability Management
  • Personal and Business Banking Services through Bank of America, N.A.
  • Income Preservation
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • Philanthropy, Endowments and Charitable Entities
  • Insurance and Trust Services

Responsible Citizenship

Our exceptional team has deep ties to our community. We are proud that our associates embrace and exemplify the Merrill principle of responsible citizenship through their active support of many worthwhile organizations such as Relay for Life, Marathons with Meaning, Adopt-a-Family and Medical Teams International.

Our Service Commitment

We are steadfastly committed to providing an exceptional level of customer service. Our mission is to let our clients know that we not only care for them but about them. We welcome the opportunity to apply the same high level of concern and care to you and your financial goals.

Advisors at This Location

Our deeply committed advisors call upon Merrill’s tools and resources to help clients pursue personal and professional financial goals, as they also help them prepare for financial and lifestyle challenges that may lie ahead.

John R Allison,

CRPC,

AAMS

First Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Mark B Pederson

Managing Director

Senior Financial Advisor

Mikihisa Kobayashi,

CRPC

Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Patricia Murphy Radigan,

CIMA

First Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Steve Bowzer,

CRPC

Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Jennifer F Sik,

CPFA,

CPWA,

CDFA,

CFP

Senior Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Ryan P Wheatley,

CFP

Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Edward Lee,

CPWA

First Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Joseph Osborne

Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Michael Imler

Senior Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Trong Pham

First Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Braden C Hammer,

CRPC

First Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Neil H. Bonn,

CPFA

Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Eric M. Owens,

AWMA

Financial Advisor

Lori W Minard,

CFP,

CIMA

Senior Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Christine Philipps,

CIMA,

ChFC,

CRPC,

CFP,

CPFA

First Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Alexander Callahan,

CRPC

Senior Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Kurt E. Schulz,

SE-AWMA,

CFP,

CIMA

Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Jamie Buchmiller

Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Colin R Cook,

CPFA,

CFP

First Vice President

Wealth Management Advisor

Daniella Dale

Vice President

Senior Financial Advisor

Benjamin Duenwald,

CEPA,

CPFA,

CFP,

CRPC

Managing Director

Wealth Management Advisor

Office Team

Please view our other locations below: 
Everett
Olympia
Federal Way
Tacoma

Paul Lehrman| MLWM Senior Market Executive| Managing Director

Claire Irizarry| Market Supervision Manager| Vice President

Ashley Gardner| Client Relationship Manager| Vice President

Kevin Biasbas| Market Supervision Manager| Vice President

Jason Yeh| Client Relationship Manager| Vice President

Let’s Have a Conversation

Helping you reach your goals starts with getting to know you personally. Through understanding what matters most to you, together we can help you create a financial approach that reflects your personality. Only then can we offer an approach that is built around your life priorities and the advice you need to help you address fluctuations in the market and changes in your life. Let’s work together to help you achieve your goals.

Careers

No matter where your career may currently be, if you have the mindset and motivation of a Merrill financial advisor, you should consider the opportunity to become one yourself.

Work Culture

Our culture is dedicated to providing continuing professional training, mentoring and technology for new and experienced advisors.

Rewarding Career

We help you support the financial aspects of a client’s life, focused on providing individually customized investment approaches and wealth management advice, products and services.

Access to Resources

Our size and scope offer access to a wide range of technology, intellectual capital and marketing resources designed to enhance client relationships and build your business.

Grow & Learn

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management has been training financial advisors since 1946, offering advisors the critical skills and knowledge they need to assist individuals in pursuing their unique financial goals.

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