Jonathan Johnson is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at the Farmington Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He works directly with clients to establish quantifiable financial goals and assists in developing long-term financial strategies. Jonathan has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years, with more than 27 years at Merrill Lynch. He was appointed to the State of Connecticut Teachers Retirement Board in 2008. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Beyond his professional role, Jonathan has been a board member for Amy's Angels, a nonprofit organization, since 2015. He continues to contribute to his community through his involvement with the Connecticut State Retirement Board and Amy's Angels.

Nicole Falciano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 24 years of experience. She provides portfolio guidance focusing on asset allocation and diversification strategies and offers expertise in the establishment of trust, endowment, and estate accounts. She supports clients in pursuing their investment objectives through customized investment strategies, including discretionary management and selections from Merrill Lynch and third-party portfolios. Nicole began her career at Merrill Lynch in the Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida office in 1999 before relocating to Connecticut in 2006. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida, and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2007. She has been a Senior Portfolio Advisor and accredited Portfolio Advisor since 2008. Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys skiing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, and traveling. She is dedicated to making memories with her triplet daughters Lenora, Carina, Valentina and her toddler Nicolina, often spending time at horse stables and a cottage in Cape Cod.

David Waldo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Merrill since 2011. He is the owner of Talking Squirrels, LLC, through which he has written and plans to self-publish a children's book, and he has also authored a basic financial planning book seeking traditional publication or self-publishing. 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.

Heather Hatch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a sole proprietorship called Handmade Beadz and Treasures, creating handmade jewelry and other crafts. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and implements trading, account administration, and custody support.

John King is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' long-term goals. Drawing on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, he offers guidance that reflects an understanding of evolving market conditions and the full financial picture of each client. John holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Connecticut. He actively participates in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

Joseph Hooper is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is responsible for working closely with clients to meet their financial goals. He focuses on helping clients calculate risk appropriately to both preserve and grow their capital. Joseph takes time to understand what matters to his clients and their families, creating strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. As a member of The Hooper Group, Joseph specializes in serving growing families by providing guidance on areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works to enable clients to focus on their daily lives while securing their retirement and other important financial goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as golfing, pickleball, fishing, hiking, boating, camping, playing chess, watching football, skiing, and visiting new breweries.

Nathanael Leveille is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merrill and Bank of America, where he has worked for six years. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and KeyBank. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tyra Ellison is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Tyra focuses on helping clients pursue personal goals such as funding education, planning for retirement, managing potential healthcare costs, and creating personalized long-term financial plans. Her approach takes into account clients’ unique perspectives and priorities to bring clarity and transparency to the wealth management process. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pace University.

Joan (Joni) L. Suski, CFP®, CDFA®, CRPC™, CPFA®, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor, First Vice President, and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She manages personalized and defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment products. Joni focuses on providing investment and retirement plan evaluation, design, implementation, and review for individuals, families, businesses, and other entities. Before joining Merrill in 2004, Joni accumulated 15 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant and 11 years concurrently as a Certified Management Accountant. She holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Joni earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and minors in Mathematics and Psychology from the University of Hartford. Joni is a member of professional organizations such as the Certified Financial Planner Board, National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Connecticut Society of CPAs, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Hartford Golf Club. She actively participates in community service through involvement in various charities. Joni resides in Avon, Connecticut with her husband and their three children and has interests that include baseball, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Anthony De Grandi is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He is based in Farmington, 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Murphy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 44 years of industry experience to his role. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, employee financial health, and retirement income, developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Peter holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a Master's Degree from Trinity College. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading and writing history, playing tennis and golf, and traveling with his wife.

Brian Kelaher is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Farmington Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He has been a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch since November 2012 and has spent his entire career in financial services. Brian works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address various factors including risk tolerance, current resources, family dynamics, and long-term goals. His approach emphasizes consistent communication and collaboration to help clients navigate their financial futures. Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Brown University and has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise covers a range of client focus areas such as retirement income, legacy planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, small business strategies, and college education planning. Outside of his professional work, Brian is involved with Amy's Angels in the community. He lives in Canton, CT with his wife and their two children. Brian welcomes the opportunity to learn about clients’ financial goals and to apply his knowledge and resources to support their long-term success.