Darwin Noel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that begin with understanding his clients' financial situations and priorities. Drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, he assists clients in managing various aspects of their financial lives. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Darwin holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. In addition to his professional work, Darwin is a member of the Tri-State Black Executive Leadership Team and participates in community activities such as the Bloomfield High School Football Alumni Camp and the Boys and Girls Club Newark. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Robert Bendock is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and portfolio management services. He works closely with clients to understand their personal perspectives and priorities to create personalized financial plans aimed at achieving long-term goals. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and is a member of the professional organization HOLA. His community involvement includes participation with the Center for Great Expectations. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and music. He values lifelong learning and has a strong interest in math and statistics.

Christopher Pareres is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher completed his Bachelor's Degree at Saint John's University and also attended a non-accredited certificate program at New York University. His role involves providing financial planning and investment advisory services.

Bradford Bonner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Short Hills, New Jersey office. He has 20 years of experience working with high net-worth individuals and institutional investors, developing investment strategies aimed at meeting both short-term needs and long-term financial goals. His approach includes using in-depth personal profiles to understand clients' financial objectives and priorities, offering advice on a range of asset classes including alternative investments. Brad graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's degree in Economics and a minor in English. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and began his career in the institutional equity sales and trading training program at Merrill Lynch before spending six years with Oppenheimer & Co. He serves in several community roles including Chair of the Scholarship Committee for The College Men's Club of Westfield, Executive Board Member of The Pingry School Alumni Board, Ice Hockey Trustee of the Beacon Hill Club, and is active with Camp Dudley. Outside of his professional work, Bradford enjoys golfing, playing adult ice hockey, boating, fishing, hiking, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family. He lives in Westfield, New Jersey with his wife, Alexandra, and their three children.

Brett Albinson is a Wealth Management Advisor and a member of the LC & Associates, a multigenerational wealth management team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial guidance to a wide range of clients, helping individuals, families, executives, and business owners manage wealth through comprehensive financial planning. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Albinson earned a Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College. His expertise spans investment consulting, retirement planning, executive compensation, tax minimization, portfolio management, education planning, small business strategies, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. Albinson emphasizes trust as the foundation of his client relationships, prioritizing consistency, preparation, transparency, and active listening. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with community organizations including Friends of Allegheny Football and The Elizabeth Ann Albinson Memorial Foundation, and supports Toys for Tots. He enjoys golf, following sports, spending time with his wife Jessica, family, and friends, and walking his rescue dog along the Hudson River waterfront.

Caroline Nelson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1999. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Frederick Moss is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1983, also working at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary holding power of attorney in a non-investment-related capacity. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Teresa Sousa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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.

Jennifer Rullis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Merrill Lynch since 1997. 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.

Christian Abboud is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of five professionals dedicated to helping clients manage and achieve their financial objectives. Christian's expertise focuses on financial strategies, estate and tax planning services for high net worth families. He works closely with clients and their existing advisors to coordinate wealth management, estate, and tax planning processes. Christian has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. His professional designations include Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Investment and Wealth Institute and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota System and a Master's Degree from the Minnesota State College & University System. Christian lives in Morristown, NJ with his wife and two children. He is involved in various volunteering engagements at Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ. Christian is bilingual in Arabic and English. He has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 through 2026 and was named to Barron's "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors" list in 2026.

Monique Van Nispen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Justin Lynch is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on building valued relationships with clients and their families to develop personalized wealth strategies. He concentrates on delivering organization, purpose, and tax efficiency to help clients achieve their financial goals. Justin has over 20 years of experience providing financial strategies for entrepreneurs, corporations, and private individuals. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009 to provide trusted advice and assist clients in planning their financial futures. While he maintains his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, he does not provide tax advice in his current role. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from New York University. Justin resides in Bernardsville, NJ with his wife Anne and their three rescued dogs. He actively volunteers for local organizations including Rotary and his church, and has served as President of the Oratory Prep Parents' Guild. His personal interests include golf, fishing, and horseshoes.

Gregory Caburis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 1984 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kathy Deangelis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience, including 18 years at her current firm. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an administrator of an estate, a family business role. 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.

Jason Marcantuone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and landscaping, as well as studies at the University of Delaware. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Paul Santucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He held a position at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 15 years before joining Merrill in 2022. Mr. Santucci serves as a board member for the charitable organization Invest In Others. 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.

Connor Jackson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019, following a four-year period at Indiana University. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Ryan Guthrie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and specializes in working with high net worth private clients as well as institutional retirement plans. Ryan focuses on providing financial strategies for individuals, families, and business owners, including designing and administering corporate retirement plans. Ryan has over 14 years of experience in the financial industry and holds several professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The University of Vermont. Outside of his professional role, Ryan sings and plays guitar in two bands. He is also involved in community service as a member of the Mendham Township, NJ Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Lydia Nimene is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Merrill Lynch since 1986, accumulating 40 years of service at the firm. 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.

Randel Evleth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career in financial services beginning in 1987, he has over 30 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals, families, and business owners. Randel specializes in executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing, among other areas. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Randel earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Franklin and Marshall College. As a CPWA professional, he has advanced training in wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. Randel is a member of a 13-person multigenerational team that leverages diverse experiences to assist clients in addressing the various phases of wealth management. He is involved in the Greater Somerset County YMCA community and participates in activities such as baseball, biking, golfing, running, skiing, swimming, watching movies, and woodworking.