Michael Jones Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2010. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient investment strategies and integrates closely with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Mason Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon at Newsong Church and leads domestic and international ministry trips focused on discipleship. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Filip Sokolovski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and had a prior role at Uber Technologies. He serves as a board member for the Hawthorne/Tremont Square homeowners association, overseeing the annual budget and neighborhood maintenance. 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 institutional investors.

Ericka Robinson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Robinson also works part-time as a delivery driver for Uber Technologies Inc. and DoorDash Inc. 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 various institutional investors.

Benjamin Mayo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and service positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Chick-fil-A. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Taylor Stevens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2016 as part of the Wright Beach & Associates team. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in navigating financial complexities related to career shifts, business transitions, retirement, family growth, and evolving goals by providing personalized and adaptable wealth strategies. Taylor holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation, which provide him with specialized knowledge in financial planning and business transition strategies. His expertise includes areas such as education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Taylor graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Laine, their son Russ, and their pets. His personal interests include golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Marcus Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, SpreeSocial LLC, and TIAA-CREF. He is also the owner of Top Choice Group LLC, a for-profit holding company. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional investors.

Jasmine Mason is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, Mason is the general partner and managing member of Bare Scentials LLC, a candle and craft business. 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.

Christopher Bryan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting business owners, executives, and successful families. He focuses on retirement planning, exit planning, tax-smart wealth strategies, employee benefit plans, alternative investments, and liquidity management. Drawing from over 30 years of experience across corporate accounting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, retirement planning, and wealth management, Chris brings a comprehensive perspective to his clients' financial and business challenges. Chris holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers University and is a Certified Public Accountant. His professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to coordinate tax, estate, retirement, and exit-planning strategies, emphasizing proactive, year-round planning to improve financial outcomes. Outside of his professional role, Chris serves as Treasurer of Project 440, an organization dedicated to mentoring young musicians and promoting financial literacy among underserved youth and families in the Philadelphia region. He shares his time between the Philadelphia and Los Angeles markets, serving clients across 21 states.

Elverson Brown III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Raymond James & Associates. He serves on the advisory board of the Life and Breath Foundation, a nonprofit focused on funding research and awareness of sarcoidosis. 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, and institutions, with services including trading, account administration, and custody support.

Samantha Kingsley is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Bank of America. 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.

Paul Jennissen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co and LPL Financial. He is based in Charlotte, 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kenneth Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary for two family-owned home renovation businesses operated by his wife. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Benjamin Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016, working in Charlotte, NC. 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.

Katherine Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2019, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo. Merrill 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.

Dallas Kirby is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for The Vanguard Group, Inc. and the U.S. Census Bureau. Outside of advising, he owns a fashion blog called Taste Makers Palette, LLC. 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.

Misan Wiles is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Target. 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.

Karen Hartz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small retail business that sells candles. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Stephen Collie is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for the past 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the Pass Perfect Executive Advisory Board and is active on a committee for Classroom Central, a nonprofit supporting teachers in Charlotte, NC. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, implementing trading, account administration, and custody support.

Tracy Rowley is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Fidelity Brokerage Services, along with military service in the US Army Reserve. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a legal fiduciary matter concerning her grandparents' estate. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jin Kim is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a one-year period at The Private Bank at Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves part-time as a FINRA arbitrator. 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.

Hannah Terselic is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously was with Fidelity Institutional from 2017 to 2019. Prior to entering finance, she was employed in educational roles at Santa Fe Community College and Socorro Consolidated Schools. 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.

Patrick Hale is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Osborne is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at One Main Financial and has experience in campus life roles at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Cooper is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates SC Photography LLC. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Katherine Salah is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Trevor Peters is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and has experience in law enforcement with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. He is also a general partner and managing member of Olympic Investments LLC, a business unrelated to investment advising. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jessy Siefken is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. Jessy has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of advisory work, Jessy is the owner of Tortuga Investments LLC, a limited liability company. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), 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 accounts.

Margaret Algieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. She also has a longstanding association with Bank of America, N.A. since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a fitness instructor at R&F Fitness, a public gym in Oxford, Massachusetts. 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.

Sara Reeves is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., and Wells Fargo Securities LLC prior to joining Merrill in 2021. 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.

Dominic Miritello is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, The Vanguard Group, and various credit unions. He has also held multiple positions at Southern New Hampshire University. 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 range of individual and institutional clients.

Dana Jaib is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill in multiple roles since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Wells Fargo. 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 CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Brandon Stymiest is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as an Instacart shopper and also has occasional delivery driving roles with Uber and DoorDash. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Thomas Kurtz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a musician at Vizion Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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, and institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with tailored portfolio implementation.

Kelvin Miller is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served since February 2016. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1999 and has focused on helping families, individuals, corporate executives, and small business owners develop investment plans aligned with their long-term goals and risk tolerance. His experience through various market cycles enables him to structure balanced portfolios that aim to mitigate overexposure and maintain diversification. Miller emphasizes a dynamic planning process to adapt strategies as clients’ life circumstances evolve, covering areas such as investment, retirement, estate, insurance, tax minimization, education planning, and wealth preservation. Miller holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Thomas Edison State University. He has also pursued graduate-level studies towards an MBA at the University of Miami. In addition to his professional practice, Miller is active in community organizations, including Autism Speaks, where he co-chaired the Walk for Autism Research in 2010, and Best Buddies Jacksonville. He resides in St. Johns, Florida, with his wife and three sons. English and Spanish are the languages he speaks.