Michelle Beanland is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2001 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a family-owned beach house rental. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Xinyu Feng is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Xinyu works directly with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Xinyu aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to take control of their financial lives and select the platform that best fits their needs. Xinyu specializes in helping clients manage money amidst various competing financial priorities, such as buying a home, saving for education, caregiving for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, Xinyu collaborates one-on-one with clients to define financial goals and chooses portfolio strategies designed to achieve them. Ongoing advice and portfolio adaptations are part of Xinyu's practice to accommodate changing client situations. Xinyu holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina System.

Indranath Lahiri is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to understand their financial situations and aspirations, developing personalized wealth management strategies that address their long-term goals. He provides access to Merrill's investment insights along with Bank of America's banking and lending solutions, creating flexible financial plans responsive to changing market conditions. Mr. Lahiri's areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Jadavpur University and Master's degrees from both the University of North Carolina System and the University of Texas System. In addition to his professional work, Mr. Lahiri participates in community volunteering in line with Merrill’s tradition of service. His personal interests include badminton, basketball, biking, bowling, camping, drawing and sketching, football, gardening, hiking, and music.

Michael Mumford is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1992 after graduating from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the university and several FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63, 65, and 66. He also holds professional designations such as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With more than 30 years of experience, Michael specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. His approach is consultative and objective, focusing on understanding each client's financial situation, preferences, and goals to develop personalized asset allocation recommendations and financial strategies. Michael serves his community through board and committee roles at various organizations, including Epworth United Methodist Church and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives in Durham with his wife, Courtney, and their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys gardening, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Combs is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience serving active and retired business owners, senior executives in biotech and technology, and university faculty and administrators. Christopher focuses on developing goals-based financial strategies that address clients’ unique situations and motivations, emphasizing education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Christopher is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, as well as the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. He earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University, where he also played football before his professional career in the NFL. He is a member of the Durham-Orange Estate Planning Council and actively participates in his community through involvement with The Summit Church, where he serves as a small group leader, and has held board positions with various local organizations. Christopher resides in Durham with his wife and three children, enjoys coaching his children in sports, and participates with them in the YMCA Y Guides program.

Alisha Byrd is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings nearly a decade of experience in financial planning, focusing on areas such as college education planning, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Alisha's approach to wealth management involves prioritizing client goals and collaborating on tailored wealth plans to achieve financial freedom for individuals, families, and businesses. Alisha holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Los Angeles and raised in Charlotte, she has professional experience that includes working as an Investment Consultant with Fidelity Investments. Beyond her professional career, Alisha is involved in community activities such as Better Money Habits at Bank of America, Merrill Women's Exchange, and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She enjoys running, soccer, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Brandon Mendoza is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families, particularly specialized professionals in the Research Triangle, to organize their financial lives, define meaningful goals, and build personalized strategies for the future. His approach emphasizes thoughtful planning, clear communication, and ongoing commitment to helping clients make informed financial decisions. Brandon's expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He takes time to understand what is important to each client in order to help them develop strategies aligned with their priorities. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to his professional commitments, Brandon is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. His personal interests include basketball, boxing, fishing, football, music, painting, running, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Madhulavi Majumder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm for 23 years, focusing on developing and consistently reviewing wealth management strategies that align with her clients' personal goals and resources. Her client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Simon School of Business in Rochester, NY, a bachelor's degree from Lady Shriram College, and a master's degree from Delhi University. Madhulavi holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is multilingual, with proficiency in Bengali, English, and Hindi. Outside of her professional role, Madhulavi is actively involved in social and charitable work through organizations including Shukr7 and SankalptRTP. She participates in various community groups such as the Bengali Association of North Carolina, Chinmaya Mission of RDU, and others. Her personal interests include music, singing, traveling, yoga, acting on stage, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Meghan Porter serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, where she focuses on wealth management for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. Her role involves delivering investment insights, banking convenience, and lending solutions through Bank of America, while leveraging a global network of specialists to support clients in navigating today's changing financial markets. Meghan emphasizes a goals-based wealth management platform to develop and personalize financial strategies that align with clients' life priorities and aspirations. With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Trust and Wealth Management from Campbell University, Meghan is a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She assists clients with estate planning, investments, wealth transfer, retirement income, and services related to defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Her expertise extends to institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, employee benefits, portfolio management, and strategies tailored for women and wealth. Beyond her professional commitments, Meghan is active in the community as a board member for the North Carolina Educational Scholarship Fund and a member of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. She resides in Cary with her husband and enjoys music, family time, and traveling.

Joseph Vicars is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chapel Hill, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Mc Bride is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., he held positions at several firms including ChannelAdvisor and National Coating & Supplies. He was previously the owner of Quality Steel Structure LLC, a business focused on metal building sales and installation, which he is in the process of closing. 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 tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Pamela Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., where she remains associated. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, with account administration and custody support.

Heather Godwin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1996 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Halko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2003, focusing on serving high-net-worth individuals and families. Steven's client base includes physicians, business owners, couples, and families, with relationships often spanning multiple generations and over twenty states. He concentrates on long-term investing and wealth planning, helping clients determine their financial needs and risk tolerance. Steven also coordinates efforts with clients' CPAs and attorneys to align tax-minimization and estate planning strategies and provides access to Bank of America specialists for additional banking and lending needs. Before joining Merrill, Steven had a seven-year professional hockey career in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes and in the American Hockey League. He graduated from the University of Michigan, where he captained the National Championship hockey team in 1996. Steven holds several professional credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Steven resides in Morrisville, North Carolina, with his wife Sherene. They have two adult sons who live and work locally. Steven has coached hockey at various levels and remains active in sports as an avid curler with the Triangle Curling Club. He is also a volunteer with the Carolina Hockey Alumni Association. His personal interests include music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Cynthia Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leigh Kempf is a Wealth Management Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Leigh's work involves helping clients with areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. With over 25 years of experience, Leigh combines her financial planning expertise with a comprehensive approach that addresses key aspects required for financial independence. She implements proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis® focusing on net worth consolidation, retirement income, and consistent cash flow to assist clients in achieving their financial goals, especially in retirement planning and transitional life events. Leigh holds an Associate's degree from Saint Mary's College and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Residing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, she is involved in several professional and community organizations including Chapel Hill Carrboro Women Connect, Networking Women of the Triangle (NWOTT) - Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and The Chamber For a Greater Chapel-Hill Carrboro. Her community involvement includes participation in Habitat for Humanity Corporate Campaign Committee for Weavers Grove, Saint Mary's Alumnae Council, The Volunteer Center, and The Women's Center. Outside of work, Leigh enjoys biking, gardening, painting, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Susan Batchelor is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with business owners, corporate executives, professionals, and recently retired individuals, focusing on generational wealth transfer and personalized financial strategies. She utilizes the proprietary Merrill Personal Wealth Analysis® system to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth in alignment with their life goals. Susan holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina System and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin System, where she specialized in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Beyond her professional role, Susan is involved with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Giving Network of Wake County. She resides in Raleigh and enjoys biking, camping, cooking, gardening, golfing, ice hockey, pottery, soccer, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Brady Bronico is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides personalized financial planning and investment strategies to individuals, families, and businesses. He supports clients in areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies, among others. Bronico brings a strong analytical background to his work and emphasizes building long-term relationships through trust, accessibility, and clarity. He partners with clients to create financial strategies aligned with their goals and values, focusing on thoughtful, data-driven insight and open, honest financial conversations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He attended the University of North Carolina System, earning a High School Diploma/GED, and was involved with the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Outside of work, Bronico enjoys boating, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, pickleball, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jordin Peiffer is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Jordin provides personalized guidance, strategic planning, and proactive investment management to assist clients in preserving and growing their wealth. His approach focuses on helping clients achieve financial clarity to confidently reach their financial goals. Jordin's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Jordin has interests in billiards, chess, golfing, skiing, soccer, and tennis.

Benjamin Roberts is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America and was involved with askneo.io (formerly SquarePlan). He serves as a board member and fundraising chair nominee for the New York Alpha Alumni Association of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Cornell University. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs various investment strategies overseen by its CIO and integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates to support trading, lending, and capital markets activities.

Marvin Carver III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Carver has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He serves as a board member of the Murray Hill Condominium Association in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 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.

Rachelle Rosario is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years, based in Chapel Hill, NC. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.