The Corbellini, Emanuelson & Kalyandurg Group, Private Wealth Advisors

Team Philosophy

As Private Wealth Advisors, we focus on helping you to decode the complexities of your wealth and capitalize on the opportunities that come with it. Our mission is to understand your needs, your goals, the dynamics and priorities of your family, and how you envision your eventual legacy. We guide you to create strategies designed to perpetuate your wealth, plan intergenerational wealth transfers, direct philanthropic gifts and pursue your other legacy goals. We serve a select group of highly affluent individuals, couples and families. Individual clients include some of the country’s foremost business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, private equity investors and well-known professional athletes. In a number of instances, our relationships with families span several generations. Managing your wealth requires insight, perspective and professional skill. The three of us have over 72 years of combined experience advising clients with complicated wealth structures, specific financial issues and distinctive family situations. More than ever, experience matters.

William Corbellini

Private Wealth Advisor

Bill joined Merrill Lynch in 1984 and, as a founding member of the Group, he has been an architect of the team’s investment approach. Bill focuses on the ultra-highnet worth segment, strategic planning and asset allocation for affluent investors, and he is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Lynch Personal Investment Advisory® (PIA) program. Bill earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Colorado in Boulder, and he served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. In addition, he served on the Advisory Council to Management for three years and the Private Banking & Investment Advisory Council for five years. These Advisory Councils formulate business strategies and address key issues to improve the client experience at Merrill Lynch. Barron’s magazine named Bill to its list of Top 100 Advisors in the U.S. in 2009 and 2010, and ranked him as the number one Financial Advisor in Texas in those years. Away from the office, Bill’s interests include working with the Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and Big Thought, an organization focused on improving public education through creative learning.
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William Corbellini is registered to do business in:AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY
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Dwight Emanuelson Jr.

Private Wealth Advisor

With Merrill Lynch since 1984, Dwight serves as the primary equity strategist for the team. Additionally, Dwight is responsible for evaluating derivative strategies, structuring fixed income portfolios and formulating asset allocation strategies for high-net-worth clients. He is a Senior Portfolio Manager within the Merrill Lynch Personal Investment Advisory® (PIA) program. Dwight graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University with Bachelor’s degrees in both Economics and French. He is a current member of the board of trustees of his alma mater. Dwight has also served on the board of The Family Place and is currently on the advisory board of The Cattle Baron’s Ball, as well as LaunchAbility Texas. He supports many charitable organizations in the community with his time and resources, including Crystal Charity Ball, Ability Connection Texas and UTSW Medical Center. In 2011, he was honored to receive the Each Moment Matters Award from the Presbyterian Community and Services Foundation. Dwight was ranked by Barron’s magazine as the number six Financial Advisor in Texas in 2010 and among the Top 1,000 Advisors in America in 2011.
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Dwight Emanuelson Jr. is registered to do business in:AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY
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Raj Kalyandurg

Private Wealth Advisor

Raj focuses on the team’s strategic core portfolios, generating tactical opportunities and creating asset allocations strategies for affluent families. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1996. His experience also includes trust and estate planning services, philanthropic strategies and issues related to the sale of private businesses. He is a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Lynch Personal Investment Advisory® (PIA) program. Raj holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas and graduated from the Financial Advisor Leadership Program, an advanced executive program sponsored by Merrill Lynch and taught by faculty from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Raj was ranked the number 74 Financial Advisor in Texas in the 2010 Barron’s Top 1,000 Advisors in America. He also holds the Certified Financial Manager (CFM) designation, which is an internal Merrill Lynch self-study curriculum based on a variety of wealth management topics and a course exam. Involved in several community organizations, Raj is a charter member of TiE, a global organization promoting entrepreneurship. He also serves on the boards of the Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, the American Indian Foundation and his son’s Montessori New Beginnings Academy.
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Raj Kalyandurg is registered to do business in:AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY
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Sami Abboud

Sr Financial Analyst

Sami joined Merrill Lynch in 1999 and is responsible for designing the team’s approach to wealth management and refining financial modeling tools. He focuses on investment research, portfolio development opportunities and outside investment manager due diligence. Conducting both macroeconomic and investment-oriented research, he assists the team with its proprietary and client-specific customized strategies. While every client and situation is different, Sami’s investment approaches are designed to be consistently innovative, forward-thinking and goal-oriented. Recently, Sami graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a Global Executive MBA degree, specializing in global business implementation and emerging markets strategies. He was installed as a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society. Sami pursued this program, as he sees it being critical to understanding today’s corporate operations and fundamental concepts of international business, including macro-level environmental factors that affect global businesses. Sami is a member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce. He enjoys tennis, traveling and fitness training.
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Thomas Pierce Jr.

Sr Financial Analyst

Thomas began his financial services career in 1997. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1999, he has been guiding clients in the areas of employee benefits, retirement and legacy planning issues. He has deep knowledge of the oil and gas business and advises a number of clients from that industry. Additionally, Thomas is responsible for assisting the team with fixed income strategies, client asset allocation management and analysis, and evaluations of private equity and hedge fund investment strategies. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Texas A&M University in College Station. Thomas earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds the Certified Financial Manager (CFM) designation, which is an internal Merrill Lynch self-study curriculum based on a variety of wealth management topics and a course exam. A proud member of the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students, Thomas is also involved with Ducks Unlimited, the world’s leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation. He enjoys hunting, fishing and watching sports.
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Sherah Yoder

Sr Private Wealth Assoc

Since beginning her financial services career with Merrill Lynch in 1996, Sherah has been committed to providing exceptional service to clients and exceptional support to her colleagues. She has multiple responsibilities, including client account management and administering restricted stock sales, and draws on a deep knowledge of SEC Rules 144 and 10(b)5-1. She has earned the Certified Financial Manager (CFM) designation, which is an internal Merrill Lynch self-study curriculum based on a variety of wealth management topics and a course exam. Sherah resides in Plano, Texas. She enjoys watching NASCAR, spending time at the lake and cooking.
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Laurie Staten

Sr Private Wealth Assoc

Laurie is a deeply knowledgeable investment professional with almost 30 years of experience at Merrill Lynch. She draws on her wealth of experience in serving as the team’s key relationship manager. In addition, she is responsible for the administrative duties associated with Rule 144 and Rule 10b5(1) plans. Laurie works as a volunteer with several organizations in her community. Recently, Laurie has taken several flying lessons with an interest in pursuing this hobby.
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Kristina Tran

Reg Private Wealth Assoc

Kristina started her career at Merrill Lynch in 2007 in the Houston Private Banking and Investment Group office. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Sales. Kristina exclusively works as a key relationship manager for ultra-high-net-worth clients. She is proficient in Merrill Lynch products and handles all the administrative details for private placements, client events and new business development for the team. Kristina is an active member of the Dallas chapter of Junior League.
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Danee Ferranti

Private Wealth Assoc

Daneé joined Merrill Lynch in September 2011. She spent five prior years in the property management industry. She graduated from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management. Daneé supports the group in all areas of office logistics, account administration and client services. She is a member of the Texas A&M University Association of Former Students and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and fitness training.
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William Corbellini is registered to do business in:AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY

Dwight Emanuelson Jr. is registered to do business in:AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY

Raj Kalyandurg is registered to do business in:AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WY

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The Corbellini, Emanuelson & Kalyandurg Group

Private Wealth Advisors

300 CRESCENT COURT  Ste. 1300
DALLAS, TX 75201 

Phone: (214) 303-5818

William Corbellini ( view profile )
Private Wealth Advisor

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Dwight Emanuelson Jr. ( view profile )
Private Wealth Advisor

(214) 303-5812

Raj Kalyandurg ( view profile )
Private Wealth Advisor

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Sami Abboud ( view profile )
Sr Financial Analyst

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Thomas Pierce Jr. ( view profile )
Sr Financial Analyst

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Sherah Yoder ( view profile )
Sr Private Wealth Assoc

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Laurie Staten ( view profile )
Sr Private Wealth Assoc

(214) 303-5813

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Danee Ferranti ( view profile )
Private Wealth Assoc

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