Michael Cunningham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a diverse clientele including corporate executives, attorneys, physicians, families, and non-profit organizations across twenty-five states. Michael focuses on preserving clients' wealth and achieving reasonable growth through consistent investing over time while avoiding needless risk. Michael began his career in 1997 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in New York City before returning to the Washington, D.C. area to join Bank of America, where he has remained through the firm's merger with Merrill. He offers clients comprehensive financial guidance, including advice on Social Security, long-term care insurance, Medicare, and lending options such as residential, securities-based, and commercial loans through Bank of America. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' priorities and preparing for new financial situations and opportunities. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Biology and Psychology from James Madison University, where he was a member of the varsity rugby team. Michael resides in Mount Vernon with his three children. He volunteers at his local parish and children's schools and supports the American Parkinson Disease Association.