Phillip Serra is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Serra Group, a team dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and families with complex wealth, business, and planning challenges. The group focuses on business advisory and consulting for small and mid-size companies, retirement planning and income strategies, investment management, banking and lending through Bank of America N.A., cash management, life insurance and long-term care planning, trust and estate planning, wealth transfer and charitable giving. The group primarily serves business owners, affluent families, and corporate executives. Phillip has over 33 years of investment experience and works closely with clients' trusted advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Oakland University. Additionally, he has earned the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional role, Phillip resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan with his wife Chrissy. He is actively involved in the community, volunteering over 80 hours annually with organizations such as Better Money Habits as a mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring a high school student, and charities including Forgotten Harvest, Salvation Army, and Soup Capuchin. Phillip also has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and traveling.

Joaquin Gouch II is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning, wealth management, and exit planning. He works with individuals, business owners, and organizations to develop strategies that align financial decisions with long-term goals and personal values. Joaquin's expertise includes retirement planning and income strategies, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Joaquin also holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and is registered in multiple states. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lynn University. A native of Metro Detroit, Joaquin is involved with several community-based organizations such as Focus: HOPE, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, Reaching Higher, and the Salvation Army. He has a passion for volunteerism and mentoring youth. Joaquin and his wife reside in Farmington Hills, where they enjoy spending time with family, watching movies, and engaging in physical activities.

Eric Winkler is a financial advisor at Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and Plante & Moran from 2015 to 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Stephen Bernardi is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2007. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Anil Kapoor Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked for 13 years. He has a total of 14 years of industry experience and also serves on the National Advisor Board of The Salvation Army. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

John Perryman III is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Farmington Hills, MI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2002 and at Bank of America, N.A. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Smith is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial insight, guidance, and management to individuals, families, and businesses nationwide, focusing on advanced planning and portfolio allocation. His expertise includes advanced financial strategies involving individual stocks, indices, market linked notes, and alternative investments. Richard's team helps clients navigate volatile markets and plan for retirement, college education, and tax minimization among other areas. Richard began his career in financial services in 2008, motivated by a passion for working with small business owners. Before entering the industry, he earned bachelor's degrees from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business and School of Communication. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Richard also maintains licenses as a residential and commercial mortgage loan originator and REALTOR®. Residing in Grosse Pointe Farms with his wife and two daughters, Richard is actively involved in his community. He serves on the Grosse Pointe Farms Parks & Harbor Committee, is an active member of the Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club board, and previously coached varsity baseball at Grosse Pointe South High School. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, music, and traveling with his family.

Ellaina Dibenedetto is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is part of the Carmody-Turner Group, which provides customized wealth management and planning strategies to select clients, families, and organizations across the United States. The team focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them, offering personalized service combined with the investment insights of Merrill and banking convenience of Bank of America. Clients typically served include physicians, serial entrepreneurs, college coaches, small business owners, executives, and other high-net-worth individuals and their families. The group works with clients face-to-face or virtually, depending on geographical and time constraints, to develop individualized plans aimed at achieving clients' financial goals with an emphasis on balancing risk and long-term success. Ellaina holds a bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration from Western Illinois University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. She actively contributes to the community through involvement with the Western Illinois University Foundation Board, Father's and Families Support Center, and the United Way Charmaine Chapman Society, and coaches youth sports within the Parkway West and Parkway-Rockwood school districts.

Matthew Cornett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Dominic Mirabella, Brad Seitzinger, and R Philip Sarnecki. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maria Coates is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniel Wohl is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He co-founded the Jennings Wohl Group within the Global Wealth and Investment Management group at Merrill. Daniel applies his capital markets experience to design customized portfolios aligned with clients' objectives, time horizons, cash-flow needs, and investment preferences. He is skilled in communicating complex topics clearly and is knowledgeable in trust and estate planning, customized credit, wealth strategy, and philanthropy. Prior to joining Merrill, Daniel spent over ten years with JP Morgan's Private Bank, where he held increasing responsibilities and served as an Executive Director, running the investment practice for the State of Michigan and directing ten investment professionals. He began his financial services career in 2006. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the basketball team, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors and the Bodnar Academic Achievement award. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Ann Arbor and the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation. Daniel resides in Ann Arbor with his wife, Sara, and their three children.

Christian Olson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering goal-based financial guidance tailored to clients' priorities. He works with individuals and families to develop personalized strategies for investing, retirement planning, wealth preservation, and achieving financial goals. Christian's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his current role, he built his career in corporate finance, where he partnered with business leaders on financial planning, analysis, and profitability optimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In his personal life, Christian enjoys boating, football, golfing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. 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.

Mark Rhodes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America, he aims to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial objectives through comprehensive wealth management. Mark holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan. In addition to his advisory role, he actively participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Shaun Kosnik is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with high net worth individuals and families to develop customized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals. Leveraging in-depth analysis and the resources available through Merrill, Shaun aims to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Shaun holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Oakland University’s School of Business in 2011. Outside of his professional work, Shaun enjoys outdoor activities such as flying personal aircraft, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife and family.

Jacob Aymen is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Central Michigan University and Thumb Broadcasting Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

David Roberge is a financial advisor with Merrill in Farmington Hills, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1983 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside his advisory role, he serves as an officer for the Milford Heritage Hill Association, a homeowners association, attending annual board meetings. Merrill, alongside 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Bridget Bergeron is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. 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.

Travis Childs Melton is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and experience spanning roles at Merrill Lynch, Comerica Bank, Banner Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. He has been with Merrill since 2021. 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.

Cody Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for the Salvation Army Echelon Board, assisting with chapter expansion and organizational documentation. 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, and institutions.