Charles Pritchett is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial plans that address clients' unique ambitions, including education funding, retirement lifestyle planning, and long-term family goals. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in investment management to help clients navigate the complexities of wealth planning. Mr. Pritchett holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Salisbury University. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Kara Burt is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes multiple tenures at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as a brief period at Raymond James & Associates. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at Salisbury University. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Katherine Knapp is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 22 years of experience to her role. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, retirement income planning, and addressing the unique financial needs of women. Katherine emphasizes a personalized approach to financial advising, collaborating with clients to identify their priorities and create tailored plans that align with their long-term goals. Her expertise extends beyond investment management to include guiding clients through the complexities of life changes and financial transitions. Katherine focuses on key life priorities such as family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving, assisting clients in navigating these areas while maintaining clarity and direction. Katherine holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an Accredited Certificate from Chesapeake College. Outside of her professional work, Katherine enjoys boating, hiking, running, and spending time with her family, particularly at her vacation home near Deep Creek Lake.

Kirk Thrush is a Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Easton, Maryland. He brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management, focusing on family wealth strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Kirk also manages daily operations of the Merrill Lynch branch in Talbot County while serving a diverse clientele that includes affluent families, endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Since earning his bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Maryland in 1980, Kirk gained experience working at 3M Corporation before joining Merrill Lynch in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He relocated to Easton in 1994 to expand the firm's local presence. Kirk holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and emphasizes educating clients to ensure a clear understanding of financial plans and strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kirk is engaged in the community, having served as past president of the Board of Trustees for The Country School in Easton. He is also involved with the Eastern Shore Hockey Association. In his personal time, Kirk enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, golfing, boating, biking, baseball, fishing, and ice hockey.

Rachel Land is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Easton, MD, and has six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held positions at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Safeway. 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.

Christina Seidel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of experience, including her entire tenure at Merrill since 2014. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Easton, MD. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ishmael Willey IV is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. His career path includes diverse roles in hospitality, consulting, and wealth management, which have influenced the relationship-focused service he provides to his clients. Prior to his current position, he was a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate with the Beane, Smith & Associates team in Easton, Maryland, supporting clients and advisors through licensed client service, operational support, and investment-related assistance. Mr. Willey earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Salisbury University in 2022 and completed his Master of Business Administration there in 2024. He obtained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation in 2026. He maintains a commitment to lifelong learning to effectively serve his clients. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Willey spends time with family and friends, stays active through fitness, travels, explores local coffee shops, and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting. He is also a supporter of the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Orioles during football and baseball seasons.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for Bay-Area Young Life, a nonprofit organization focused on youth faith development. Merrill serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient investment strategies and integrates with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Bradley Miller is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He takes a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by first listening to clients' needs and ensuring that every strategy aligns with their personal goals. His expertise spans family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, Bradley addresses various aspects of his clients’ financial lives. Bradley was born and raised on Maryland's Eastern Shore and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Salisbury University. He holds the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, is a National Insurance Producer for Life, Health & Long Term Care Insurance, and is an NMLS Registered Agent. Additionally, he has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Bradley enjoys fishing, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He resides in Easton with his wife, Megan, and their daughters, Claire and Jane.