Payne & Mencias Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
510 E. 96th Street
Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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Payne & Mencias Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

Our mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you’d like it to be tomorrow. We help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. Our approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

Recognition
Eric Payne
Forbes "America’s Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth", 2022-2023
(Published annually in November. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of current year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2010-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
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Ronald Mencias
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2018-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Barron's "America's Top 1200 Financial Advisors State-by-State", 2010-2024
(Published annually in March. Rankings based on data as of September 30 of prior year.)
Financial Times "400 Top Financial Advisers", 2015
(Published on March 25, 2015. Rankings based on data as of June 30, 2014.)
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About Us
Philosophy

We believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, We will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

Meet Our Team
Eric Payne, CFP®
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
317.706.3160
Ronald G Mencias, CFP®,CIMA®
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
317.706.3161
Christopher D Brooke
Managing Director, Senior Consultant
317.706.3154
Kenneth Lee Sendelweck
Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager
812.817.5331
Tara Schnaus
Associate Resident Director
812.817.5332
Peyton Gentry, CFP®
Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor
812.817.5333
Brandon A. Emkes, CFP®
Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager
317.706.6929
Andy Floyd, AAMS™
Assistant Vice President, Investment Management Specialist
317.706.2068
Deanna R. Conerly, CFP®
Financial Advisor
317.975.2525
Julie A Renzi
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.3174
Vanessa L Breen
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.2066
Kelly A Carroll
Officer, Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.3151
Marcie E Aukerman
Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.6923
Alyssa Hamer
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
317.848.2131
Susan Bettenbrock
Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.3155
Kendra Keen
Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.6912
Tara Placeway
Wealth Management Client Associate
317.706.6938
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.
Anna Brouwer
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
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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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
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