Sean Christman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America since 2011. 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 and third-party management teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gabriel Torres is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for six years and focuses on helping clients pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Gabriel works closely with families, individuals, and business owners, emphasizing wealth management and portfolio construction. He guides clients through the complexities of investing by creating tax-efficient plans that align with their goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons. He also leverages resources available through Bank of America and Merrill to enhance the client experience. Gabriel grew up on the South Side of Chicago and attended Brother Rice High School before earning a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Chicago, where he studied Law/Letters and Music. He remains active in the university community and volunteers his time with several organizations. Gabriel holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a member of professional organizations including those in Illinois and the University of Chicago Alumni Association. In addition to his professional activities, Gabriel enjoys basketball, cooking, music, spending time with his family, and traveling. He conducts his work in both English and Spanish, providing service suited to his clients' needs.

Martha Madrid is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 1979. With over 40 years in the financial industry, she focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's unique financial situation and personal priorities. Martha helps clients develop customized and flexible strategies that can adapt to changing market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, and addressing the financial needs of women and wealth. Martha holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed her high school education through the State of New Jersey Department of Education. She lives in the Bay Area and balances her professional responsibilities with personal interests such as traveling, cooking, tennis, dancing, sewing, and watching movies. Martha is also committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill's tradition of service.

Kristina Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families since 2007. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, including U.S. Ambassadors, Pentagon Officials, Silicon Valley Executives, Real Estate Developers, NFL Hall of Fame families, Entrepreneurs, and multi-generational Sugar Farmers in Baton Rouge. Kristina specializes in investment selection and thoughtful portfolio construction tailored to each client's unique objectives, with extensive experience managing large-volume equity transactions, private alternative investments, foreign exchange, derivative, and fixed income instruments. She spent 15 years at Merrill's Crescent Court office with the Private Wealth Group Corbellini, Emanuelson, Kalyandurg & Associates and established her presence at Merrill's Star office in 2023. Kristina is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 professional and a Certified Investment Management Analyst4 (CIMA4) practitioner. She graduated from the University of Houston with a concentration in Finance and completed the Program in Financial Planning at Southern Methodist University as well as the Investment Management Theory & Practice CIMA4 program at the Yale School of Management. Based in Dallas, Texas, Kristina enjoys staying active, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her family and friends. She is involved in community organizations including Habitat for Humanity and the Junior League of Dallas.

Leon Yu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2021. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent time in mentorship and education positions. 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 for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nathan Labiak is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been advising clients on wealth management and investment strategy since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2003. Nathan leads a team working with affluent individuals, families, business owners, and executives on complex financial decisions including retirement planning, concentrated wealth management, liquidity events, tax strategies, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer. Nathan's approach involves a comprehensive assessment of each client's financial landscape, considering income requirements, risk tolerance, tax exposure, estate goals, family priorities, and legacy objectives. He designs personalized strategies to bring structure and clarity to managing significant wealth, coordinating with clients' tax and legal advisors to emphasize tax-aware investment planning and integrated wealth management. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, and other professional credentials. Nathan earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the California State University system. He is involved with the Helen Woodward Center, San Diego Humane Society, and Sigma Chi Alumni. Nathan lives in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with his family and enjoys camping, surfing, and the outdoors.

Monica Mena Cordero is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held multiple roles associated with Haverford College and briefly worked for Burger King. She is the sole owner of an LLC inherited from her grandmother, which manages rental properties. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Pizzutello Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DraftKings Inc. and the University of South Carolina. Merrill serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient investment solutions and leverages its integration with Bank of America affiliates to support a broad range of capital markets activities.

Robyn Lawhon is an Associate Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill. She focuses on helping clients manage wealth through personalized strategies tailored to what matters most to them. Her work includes providing access to investment insights and banking solutions from Merrill and Bank of America, assisting clients in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Robyn holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her high school diploma from Vinita High School. In her role, she emphasizes developing a robust Personal Wealth Analysis® to customize strategies that align with clients' goals, supporting those facing significant life changes or seeking clarity about their financial futures. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Robyn participates in community service inspired by the Merrill tradition. Her personal interests include genealogy, painting with watercolor and acrylics, golfing, reading, traveling (particularly around the American Southwest), and spending time with her family. She is also a member of the professional organization CIVMIL.

Katarzyna Merrill is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following four years at Morgan Stanley. Prior to her financial services career, she had roles outside the industry including positions at New Country Lexus of Latham and Latham '76 Diner. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jesse Wang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in 2010, he has specialized in helping a select number of families, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, family offices, foundations, and non-profit organizations develop customized wealth management strategies. His approach involves working closely with clients to understand their financial goals and build disciplined investment plans that reflect their individual needs. Jesse's expertise encompasses a wide range of financial planning areas, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning, and small business strategies. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jesse earned his high school diploma from Downers Grove South High School and an associate's degree from The College of DuPage. Residing in Chicago with his two rescue dogs, Jesse enjoys learning about different cultures and has visited over 50 countries. Outside of work, his personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, music, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Lex Shinn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012 alongside his role at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2011. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nathan Lee is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He leads the portfolio management and asset allocation development process for the Lee & Yodowitz Group. Nathan has over 21 years of industry experience, guiding clients through complex discussions on wealth planning, estate planning, legacy planning, money management, corporate retirement plans, and alternative investment strategies. Nathan works closely with business owners at all stages of their business life cycle, providing services from cash management for daily operations to financing for capital expansion and acquisition, as well as planning for exit events. His expertise extends to succession planning, private sales of businesses, and group benefit plans. He has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Finance from Texas Tech University System. Nathan is involved in community activities and serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. He is also active with the National Eagle Scout Association and the Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach. Nathan is married with three children and maintains interests in antiquing, football, gardening, genealogy, skiing, spending time with his family, surfing, and traveling.

Mark Gobble is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roanoke, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1991 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside his advisory role, Gobble is involved in motorsports as an owner and driver of Money Pit Motorsports and participates in leadership development through a steering committee at The Management Institute of Roanoke College. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Alec Mc Leod is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Hyannis office. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their specific financial goals and positions. Alec's approach includes creating flexible financial plans that adapt to changing market conditions and leveraging the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America. With four years of experience in the financial services industry at Merrill, Alec specializes in investment portfolios and financial planning. His expertise covers areas such as college education planning, retirement planning, tax minimization strategies, and divorce transition planning. Alec holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Alec graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics, focusing on Finance. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys fishing, football, hiking, pickleball, racquetball, and spending time with his family.

Kameliya Nikolova is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions in hospitality, production, and education sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angel Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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.

Engy Alfred is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Alfred is the sole owner of an investment-related business based in Knoxville, Tennessee. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lauren Crosby is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Orleans, LA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laureen Schiller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2009, as well as Bank of America since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Our Lulu Legacy, LLC, a family beach house used for short-term rental. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.