Jeffrey Fichtner is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads a team of four professionals known as The Newport Group. Since beginning his career in wealth management in 1984, Jeff has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the industry. He focuses on a range of client needs including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jeff resides in Newport Beach with his wife Nancy and has two grown sons. His personal interests include biking, billiards, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, table tennis, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Jacob Turley is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with founders and families to pursue lasting wealth, create opportunities for future generations, and align financial decisions with what matters most through personalized investment management and financial planning. Jacob takes the time to understand each client's priorities and goals, building coordinated strategies that include portfolio management, tax minimization, and family wealth management. He leverages the banking capabilities of Bank of America and collaborates with specialists across banking and lending to address the full financial picture. His approach is guided by integrity, trust, strategic thinking, and reliability. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Brigham Young University and professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jacob is involved in community organizations including the Boy Scouts of America and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Outside of work, he enjoys pickleball, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

James Schmidt is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to wealthy individuals and business owners, providing comprehensive advice to help clients pursue their long-term goals through personalized or defined strategies. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy and liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. James holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Outside of his professional role, James is the founder of the "Fore Our Schools" foundation, which raises funds for local schools. His personal interests include boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, and traveling.

Ryan Olson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. He has been with Merrill since 2020. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies and maintains integration with Bank of America affiliates and capital-markets platforms.

Christopher Elmonus is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bearlight Marketing, Fairview, and Wake Forest University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Riordan is a financial advisor at The Evelo|Singer|Sullivan|Bruegge Group, a part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the team in 2024. He brings over two decades of experience in corporate finance, asset management, and strategic planning to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Before his current role, Nicholas served as a Business Development Officer and Senior Wealth Advisor at Fort Washington, a subsidiary of Western & Southern Financial Group, where he was responsible for managing endowments, foundations, and nonprofits. He also held positions as a global finance leader at Procter & Gamble and worked with KPMG leading advisory client engagements focused on mergers and acquisitions, accounting and tax issues, and process optimization. In his current work, he leads business development initiatives targeting entrepreneurs and business owners with complex investment and financial planning needs and serves as the team's director of philanthropy, providing tailored investment advice to endowments and foundations. Nicholas holds an MBA from the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati and a BS in Economics and Accounting from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Ohio and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional pursuits, Nicholas serves on the board of the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) as Vice Chairman and has previously held board roles with Cancer Family Care, Starfire Council, American Diabetes Association (Cincinnati Chapter), and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Corporate Leadership Council. He has also been involved in leadership roles for multiple United Way campaigns. His personal interests include fitness, spending time outdoors, and family.

Allan Adriatico is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping families and businesses develop financial strategies that align with their needs, goals, and risk tolerance. Allan provides investment planning through a collaborative approach to help build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth. His work focuses on understanding each client's goals and concerns to create tailored wealth plans aimed at accomplishing their objectives. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Allan offers clients a range of financial solutions and tools based on their unique circumstances, addressing priorities such as health, home, family, leisure, giving, work, and overall finance. Allan holds a High School Diploma from Martin Luther King High School and an Associate's Degree from Riverside City College. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Allan spends time with his wife and three children. They enjoy traveling and exploring new food venues, particularly coffee shops. Allan is also involved in coaching basketball at local schools and youth sports teams.

Ricardo Alvarado is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012. Based in Boca Raton, FL, he operates within a large institution known for its extensive managed account services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacquelin Rossi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mystic, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is also employed as a retail associate at TJ Maxx. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kelley Acosta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch for 25 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Fuller is a Financial Advisor with the GF Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a Team Financial Advisor, focusing on providing wealth management services tailored to high-net-worth individuals. His areas of client focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, legacy planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jeremy earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Finance and Accountancy from Arizona State University, where he was a member of Barrett, The Honors College. He received the Moeur Award for graduating at the top of his class. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, as well as a Life and Health insurance license. Jeremy also maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional career, Jeremy participates in various physical activities and enjoys playing pickleball. He values staying active in his personal time.

Erin Lucik is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. She also has a concurrent affiliation with Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ingyiin Myat is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Their prior work includes roles at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Price Waterhouse Coopers. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tony Yee is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he spent 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Daly City, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Devy Thangavel is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individuals and institutional clients.

James Coker is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in June 2012 and has been working in the financial services industry since 2009. He specializes in developing strategies for institutions, businesses, and high-net-worth individuals and their families to help them pursue their short- and long-term goals. James holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, which he earned in conjunction with the Yale School of Management. He earned a master's degree in music and a post-graduate diploma from Purchase College, State University of New York, as well as a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from The College of Saint Rose. In his leisure time, James performs on the double bass with local symphony orchestras at venues such as Troy Music Hall. He also has interests in boating, golfing, ice hockey, racquetball, skydiving, traveling, and woodworking.

Jeffrey Munster is a financial advisor with Merrill in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position with a non-investment-related entity, K & V B, based in Phoenix. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

George Ripley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Norbert Unger III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Boston, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Unger serves on the Board of Overseers for Mount Auburn Hospital as a donor and occasional participant in fundraising events. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Devlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He joined Merrill in 2024 and has prior work experience outside the financial industry, including nine years at Carrabba's Italian Grill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.