Laurie Orner is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and Bank of America since 2013. Laurie serves on the landscaping committee of a homeowners association in Troy, Michigan. 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, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

John Ekleberry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been licensed in the brokerage industry since 1987 and joined Merrill in 1999. John works with individuals, families, and business owners to manage investment portfolios, plan for retirement, and execute estate transfer plans. His approach emphasizes a disciplined, long-term investment strategy that aligns with clients' risk tolerance and financial objectives. John’s expertise includes college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy, with a focus on fixed income securities. He holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from Michigan State University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor designation. John has been married to his wife, Ann, for 36 years. They have four children and five grandchildren. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, walking, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He and his family also enjoy time at their cottage up north.

Jeffrey A. Cohen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a three-year letterman and competed in two Rose Bowls and one Sugar Bowl under Coach Bo Schembechler. In 2004, Cohen was inducted into the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Cohen specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and families, corporations, endowments, and foundations. He works closely with clients to develop and maintain investment plans aligned with their personal and financial objectives. His areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and services tailored to women and wealth, non-profits, and corporate investment strategies. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation and the University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit.

Nicole Murphy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in financial services. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. Nicole specializes in areas including college education planning, liquidity management, retirement income, managing new wealth, portfolio management, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. She is also focused on supporting women and wealth. Throughout her career, Nicole has gained broad expertise across various financial products and services. She plays a key role in developing customized strategies for clients and diligently implements the tactical measures that support each client’s overall financial plan. Nicole earned her High School Diploma from West Bloomfield High School. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, including her daughter and three grandchildren. She also has two rescue dogs and pursues interests such as cooking, hiking, traveling, watching movies, and engaging in home improvement projects.

Connor Duncan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the BDGSW Group in 2022. He is dedicated to assisting clients with a range of financial needs, including retirement preparation, college education planning, and guiding investors new to the industry. Connor emphasizes a disciplined and balanced approach to financial goals, focusing on client priorities and financial wellness. Connor holds FINRA Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65 registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated Cum Laude from Lake Forest College in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in finance. During his time in college, he was a student-athlete for four years and served as captain of the Men's Hockey Team for two years. Prior to joining Merrill, he gained experience as an internal wholesaler at TrueShares, an ETF boutique, and as an analyst servicing institutional investors at Tegus in Chicago. Outside of work, Connor enjoys playing hockey and golf. He has lived in several cities, including Raleigh, North Carolina; Calgary, Alberta; and Chicago, Illinois, before returning to Michigan, where he currently resides in Berkley with his fiancé Mary and their dog Rory.

Annette Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2009. 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 strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Saleh Afnan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' individual financial goals. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Saleh holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes clear and concise financial advice, helping clients understand their options to make informed financial decisions. Saleh is committed to a holistic, human-centered approach to wealth management. In addition to his professional work, Saleh participates in community volunteering and values spending time with his family. His personal interests include basketball, camping, chess, football, golfing, music, reading, and traveling.

Tara Griggs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Lee Yambura is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1981 and Bank of America since 2009. 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.

Damoni Ealy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes understanding what clients and their families value most, with the aim of helping them pursue their financial objectives. Damoni holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Through his role at Merrill Lynch, he facilitates access to global investment resources as well as credit, lending, and banking services offered by Bank of America.

Lindsey Irish is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley before joining Merrill and its parent company Bank of America. 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 investors, and institutional entities.

John Thibault is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merrill since 2019. Before joining Merrill, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Birmingham, Michigan. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Bowman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blue Chip Talent, THG Financial Strategies, and Canisius 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Matthew Matuza is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique ambitions and long-term goals. Matthew focuses on a variety of areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from GMI Engineering and Management Institute and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on understanding clients' perspectives and priorities to create customized wealth management plans that help manage investment risk and turn financial goals into reality. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and participating in sports such as baseball, basketball, boating, football, golfing, running, and soccer, as well as watching movies.

Philip Appel is a Wealth Management Advisor and the lead advisor on The Stulberg Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience in investment management, having joined the team in 1995. Prior to this role, he worked in the equity research department at Merrill headquarters in New York. Before entering the financial industry, he was a high school mathematics teacher in San Francisco, California. Philip earned a bachelor's degree with a focus on mathematics from the University of Michigan. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. His expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Philip lives in Bloomfield Hills with his wife Kareen and their four daughters. His personal interests include cooking, music, and softball.

Shahidah Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

David Jennings is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1994. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage and custody services. The firm’s investment management includes multiple program strategies and a wide range of manager-constructed options, supported by oversight from its CIO and platform governance, with added tax-efficient capabilities and integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Daniel Byrd II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bloomfield Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and National Planning Corporation. Byrd also serves as a successor trustee for a discretionary trust. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Folino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2005 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ahmed Siaje is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice-Chairman of the Board for United Way of Southeastern Michigan and is active on several other nonprofit boards in the Detroit area, including the Detroit Economic Club, Business Leaders for Michigan, the Detroit Regional Chamber, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.