Samuel Wertz

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

1 year

About

Samuel Wertz is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice, adjusting strategies as clients' situations evolve.

Samuel holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University.

Expertise

Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Caring for aging parents Medicare planning

Work history

Bank of America, N.A.

2025 - Present (1 year)

Merrill lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

2025 - Present (1 year)

Ameriprise Financial Services, Llc

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

Column Capital

2022 - 2022 (1 year)

Fox Prairie Golf Course

2020 - 2020 (1 year)

Indiana University

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

Maverick Advantage

2019 - Present (7 years)

Unemployed

2013 - 2019 (6 years)

Disclosures

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Sam W

CFP®

Indianapolis, IN

WealthGuides LLC

I'm a fiduciary & CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER living in Indianapolis, Indiana but serving clients nationwide. For years I've helped individuals and families plan for retirement and other imporant financial decisions. In college, I studied economics with a concentration in finance. After college, I worked for large wealth management firm in Indiana and then a boutique financial advising office specializing in retirement planning. That firm was later acquired and after a few years working for the acquiring firm I left to start WealthGuides. As an advisor I've worked with clients age 22 to 92. While I've worked with a wide range of people, I've always found my passion was with working with people to create a plan for retirement. As an advisor I provide guidance to my clients on taxes, their investment portfolios, estate planning, & charitable giving amongst others areas. I show people where they can save on taxes and I give clarity and strategies for how my clients can maximize the potential for what they can spend on themselves and give to others. On the personal side I'm a runner, a reader, a cat dad, and a traveler. I also enjoy sipping on a nice glass of wine or whiskey.

General retirement planning General tax planning Inherited wealth Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Phil F

CFP®

Fishers, IN

Servant Capital Advisors

Phil is the Founder and Principal of Servant Capital Advisors, LLC (“SCA”), a fee-only, independent, registered investment adviser based in Central Indiana. SCA provides investment advisory services, wealth management services, and family office services to high net worth families and individuals seeking a differentiated approach to maximize their wealth. Phil founded SCA with the goal to serve others: to share his twelve years of institutional investment management experience with investment partners, high net worth families and individuals to help them grow their net worth for the primary purpose of engaging in philanthropy through impactful charitable contributions. Prior to founding Servant Capital, Phil was a Principal at Centerbridge Partners, a hybrid private equity firm and hedge fund based in New York with $25 billion in assets under management, from 2008 to 2017. At Centerbridge he invested in and served on the board of directors of companies ranging in size from $100 million to $500 million in revenues across a diverse set of industries including financial services, consumer products, industrials, and real estate. Phil began his career in investment banking at Goldman, Sachs & Co. He graduated with high distinction from Indiana University with a B.S. in Finance and Accounting and earned his MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER. Phil lives with his wife and four children in Carmel, Indiana. He enjoys reading, investing, and playing golf.

Exec comp design Liquidity event planning Startup equity planning Executive Financial Professional Christian Faith Based

Michael R

CFP®

Westfield, IN

Elevation Financial LLC

I’m a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and owner of Elevation Financial, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm serving progressive SRI/ESG investors. I work with individuals and families who are ready to gain greater control over their money and build a life with intention. I create a judgment-free space that empowers my clients to talk openly about their financial challenges, which can help form healthier relationships with money. I’ve been an entrepreneur for over two decades and have built and sold multiple businesses, including a digital marketing agency, a software company, and other service businesses. As a result of my business background, I often help my clients with similar challenges, including starting a business, or building and optimizing a business. I am tech-forward and highly organized. Many of my clients appreciate this because I am able to help them get organized with their money while providing accountability to help them make progress. Ultimately by working together we will help you make better money decisions, avoid costly detours, and lead a more fulfilling life. I host a weekly personal finance podcast called Wealth Redefined® which can be found whenever you listen to podcasts. I'm a sushi lover, Star Trek nerd and firmly in defense of one space after a period. In addition to comprehensive financial planning, I have some specific areas of deeper expertise. My areas of specific expertise - Socially Responsible Investing / ESG / Impact Investing - Entrepreneurship and mentoring business owners - Financial therapy and helping my clients develop healthier relationships with money - Budgeting and cash flow management - Helping my clients maintain responsible exposure to digital assets / cryptocurrency Credentials - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) - Chartered SRI Counselor™ (CSRIC®) - Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) - DACFP Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets® - Certified Financial Therapist - Level I™ Superpowers - Trying 17 different apps to solve a problem and then using none of them - Choosing the perfect stock photo for any occasion Kryptonite - Losing all ability to type when someone is watching Read Michael's blog here: https://www.elevationfinancial.com/blog

Business ownership considerations Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Self-Employed Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Steven N

CFP®

Carmel, IN

Fortress Capital Advisors

I thrive on guiding clients onto the right path and helping them navigate a smooth transition into a successful retirement. If you are struggling with questions such as: -I'm tired of working, but can I afford to retire now? -I have a pension that gives me a lump sum option. What should I do? -When should I start taking Social Security? -Most of my savings is in a retirement account that will be taxed when I withdraw from it. Is there a way to pay less in taxes? -How should I invest to protect myself during a financial crisis while still growing my portfolio enough to maintain my lifestyle or meet my income needs? Personal: I'm a recent Pickleball convert and devotee! My family and I are avid travelers and foodies. If I could visit one place again and again, it would be Granada, Spain. I don't think I would ever tire of sitting by the river, sipping wine, munching on tapas, and looking up at the magnificent Alhambra.

General retirement planning Income planning

Zach G

CFP®, CPA

Fishers, IN

Gentry Financial

We combine years of education, experience, and partnership with experts in their respective fields, to provide a comprehensive, ongoing wealth management experience. With so much to consider with one’s finances, we serve as a personal CFO - teaching you what you need to know and helping you implement the advice. Primary services include cash flow planning, tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance planning, education planning, charitable planning, and investment management. In addition to the more technical and quantifiable benefits of working with Gentry Financial, clients also experience accountability, objectivity, clarity, confidence, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing a professional understands their situation inside and out. Zach was drawn to the profession because of his love for people and affinity for numbers. As a CPA, he loves to dive into each client's nuanced situation to uncover opportunities to reduce taxes and optimize growth. He also recognizes and appreciates the immense trust placed in him by his clients and cherishes the depth of these relationships. Zach and his wife love serving in their local church and playing pickleball, golf, and almost any other game with their family and friends. Visit our website to learn more or contact us to schedule a free consultation.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management General tax planning

Drew F

CFP®

Avon, IN

Migration Wealth Management, LLC

Drew Feutz, CFP®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Founder of Migration Wealth Management, LLC, a fee-only wealth management firm that specializes in providing financial planning and investment management to people in their 30s and 40s. Drew got his start in financial planning as an Intern in May 2014, began working part-time as a Financial Planning & Investment Analyst during his final semester of college, and started working as a Financial Planner full-time upon graduation. Drew graduated Summa Cum Laude from Indiana State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Financial Planning and Investments. During his time at ISU, Drew was a Scholar in the Networks Professional Development Program, a Service-Learning Scholar partnered with Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley, President of the ISU Financial Planning Association Student Chapter, member of the Investment Club, and a University Honors Program student. He spent his summers during college studying abroad at the Athens Centre in Athens, Greece, interning at First Direct Logistics in Dublin, Ireland, and interning at a fee-only wealth management firm in Indianapolis. He is a Board Member for the Hendricks County Community Foundation as well as Susie's Place Child Advocacy Centers and previously served as Chair of the NAPFA Genesis Committee, Treasurer of Young Professionals of Central Indiana, and as a board member of the Indiana State University Financial Planning Advisory Board. Additionally, Drew co-founded and co-hosts the Circle City Success Podcast. Drew is also a former Fellow in Class V of the Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation Fellowship and Member of Leadership Hendricks County Class of 2023. Read Drew's blog here: https://migrationwealthmanagement.com/blog/

Business ownership considerations Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Dual Income Family HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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