Allison Mahar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bochanis, Rogan, Zoom, as well as employment at the CT Audubon Society and Harry's Wine and Liquor Market. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

John Michael Peters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Westport, Connecticut. He founded the Peters Group over twenty years ago, establishing a planning-focused advisory team that works closely with growth-minded and forward-thinking clients. His practice emphasizes values-based decision making, helping clients understand their financial environment to make disciplined long-term investment choices. John Michael’s approach integrates insight and empathy, supporting clients in defining their meanings of wealth and preserving family legacies. With extensive experience guiding individuals and families through the complexities of wealth creation, preservation, and distribution, John Michael focuses on managing risk and addressing potential financial challenges. His services include customized portfolio management, debt minimization, retirement plan coordination, insurance evaluation, income tax review, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients’ accountants and attorneys to ensure comprehensive financial solutions. John Michael’s client focus encompasses family wealth management, institutional consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Economics and a concentration in Finance from Springfield College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of his professional pursuits, John Michael enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, interior decorating, music, scuba diving, table tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He serves on the Board of Directors of the United Veterans Beacon House, which provides housing for military veterans and their families. John Michael and his son reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Thomas Gilhuly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies based on a thorough understanding of each client’s financial picture and long-term goals. With extensive experience serving clients in Fairfield County, where he is a lifelong resident, Thomas aims to be a lifetime and essential resource for those who entrust him with their financial well-being. He emphasizes developing objectives and strategies tailored to his clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. Thomas holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Management from Ohio Wesleyan University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is engaged in his community through volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local participation.

Joshua Carter is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a business called 4 Turtle Bay in Branford, Connecticut. 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.

Karen Sullivan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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.

Declan Mahar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1983 and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Declan provides traditional financial advice and guidance while also developing and managing personalized investment strategies. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment options. When working with clients under the firm’s Investment Advisory Program, he may manage these strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to investment management, Declan collaborates with clients’ accountants and attorneys to create estate plans focused on preserving wealth for future generations. He holds an MBA degree in finance as well as a bachelor's degree, both from Sacred Heart University. Declan is registered with FINRA for Series 7, 24, 63, 65, and 31 and holds Life, Accident & Health Insurance Licenses. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation.

Lindsay Hillas is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Vacheron, DiSabato & Associates group. She specializes in helping high-net-worth individuals and their families simplify complex financial matters through personalized planning and investment advice. Her approach centers on creating customized financial strategies aligned with each client's goals to assist in growing and maintaining wealth. Lindsay's areas of expertise include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lindsay earned her bachelor's degree from Fairfield University. Beyond her professional work, Lindsay enjoys cooking, football, music, reading, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Peter Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2013 and Bank of America, N.A. 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, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Christiansen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, where he has worked since 2014. He has eight years of industry experience and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. No additional outside activities are noted. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Luigi Veltri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry since joining the firm in 2006. He provides guidance in areas including managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Luigi holds a Master's degree from Sacred Heart University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Luigi is recognized as a member of Wathier & Associates on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" lists for 2023 through 2026. He supports clients by building trust and demonstrating dependable care in his practice, which has established strong rapport with clients and colleagues. He is associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and is fluent in Italian and English. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Luigi participates in community activities including the Closer for Free initiative, the Read Aloud Program, and the Trumbull Father’s Club. He also dedicates time to family and has interests in sports and outdoor activities such as baseball, fishing, gardening, pickleball, skiing, soccer, softball, tennis, and traveling.

Jake Finnucan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Webster Bank Financial Corporation. 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.

Mark Nastri is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working as a financial advisor since graduating from Trinity College in May 2008, and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010. Mark holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mark's expertise lies in developing wealth management strategies for clients and their families to help pursue both short and long-term financial goals. His focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He works closely with clients experiencing life transitions such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, retirement, inheritance, sale of a business, or other situations that impact their lifestyle. Mark has been recognized in Forbes' Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors list multiple times as well as in the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Law from Trinity College. A lifelong Connecticut resident, he currently resides in Fairfield, CT, with his wife Caitlin and two sons. He is active in supporting Trinity College through alumni associations. In his free time, Mark enjoys fishing, boating, hiking, fitness, and is a fan of New York sports teams including the Giants and Yankees.

Ben Zeisler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with individuals, families, and business owners, providing personalized planning and tailored wealth management strategies. His services include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ben holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley University. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also a member of the professional organization Kappa Pi Alpha. Raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, Ben now serves clients in the community where he grew up. He enjoys golfing, fishing, and skiing in Vermont during the winter. His professional philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies for pursuing their financial goals.

Gillian Hannon is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Barings, and the University of South Carolina. She also has experience as an insurance broker, selling individual life, disability, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and health products. 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.

Charles Gay is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Fairfield, Connecticut office. He serves families and individuals, including multigenerational families, business owners, and clients preparing for or living in retirement. Charles focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' long-term goals, with an emphasis on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Charles joined Merrill Lynch in 2007 and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and holds a master's degree from Cornell University. Charles lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his wife and three children. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and practicing yoga.

Gregory Fischer is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1999 and has over two decades of experience guiding clients through complex financial decisions. He focuses on building lasting relationships with a select group of clients and their families, providing tailored wealth strategies that support their goals, priorities, and legacy. Greg holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor\u00ae (CPWA\u00ae) designation, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in Economics, where he played football and ice hockey. Greg lives in Redding, Connecticut with his two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, golfing, mountain biking, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Kalie Van Cura is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously employed by Tudor Investment Corporation. 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.

Denise Hotch is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2021 and is also a group fitness instructor at Edge Fitness and the Westport Weston Family YMCA, where she has worked since 2002. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Connor Breit is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time delivering food 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 a wide range of individual and institutional clients.

Michael Bucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bozzutos Inc and First Republic Bank. Before his financial services career, he spent several years in education and building maintenance. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.