Alberto Castellon Echagarrua is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. 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.

Sameer Derashri is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2011 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a family-held LLC owning a Great Clips franchise, where he contributes a few hours weekly. 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 a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Linda Miller Cahill is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career with Merrill Lynch in 1987 and transitioned into the Financial Advisor role in 2014. As a member of The Cahill Group, she works with families, business owners, and retirees to improve their financial lives and collaborates with clients' accountants and attorneys to become a valued part of their advisory teams. Her expertise includes education planning, employee benefits planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Linda holds professional designations such as Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an Associate's Degree from the State University of New York System and a High School Diploma from Whitney Point High School. Linda is committed to personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals. She follows Merrill's tradition of community involvement and volunteers locally. In her personal time, she enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Garrick Trosper is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides resources and guidance on topics including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen events. Garrick also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Garrick holds professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from University of South Florida - Saint Petersburg and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Florida. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Garrick engages in community involvement through organizations such as the Military Support & Assistance Group (MSAG) and United Way Broward. His personal interests include billiards, boating, golfing, music, and watching movies.

David Diaz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving high net worth individuals, family offices, non-profits, and corporations with wealth management strategies since 1987. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), which he obtained in 2001, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and credentials in Sports & Entertainment (SE). David's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University. Residing in South Florida with his wife and three children, David is active in his community through his church and his children's schools. His personal interests include baseball, camping, fishing, hunting, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Mark Hopper is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2015, he co-founded the Stoss Hopper & Associates group, focusing on the financial affairs of families and institutions. His role centers on designing and implementing customized wealth management strategies that address clients' priorities and help them achieve their financial goals. Mark's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University. Originally from New York, Mark now resides in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida, with his wife Amy and their son Henry. He is involved with the organization A Prom to Remember, reflecting his community engagement. Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and golfing.

Mark O'Leary is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mark earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York. His expertise includes wealth management and personal investment advising, supporting clients in achieving their financial goals.

Robin Hyres Cecere is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL since 2002. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melanie Miranda is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has over three decades of tenure with the firm. 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.

Svitlana Dorofina is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, having started her career in 2003 and joined Merrill in 2010. Svitlana specializes in high-net-worth client relationships and offers expertise in areas such as equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. She approaches wealth management by integrating home, health, leisure, and philanthropy aspects to develop tailored strategies that meet her clients’ goals and aspirations. Svitlana holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from Northeastern Illinois University, where she graduated summa cum laude. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, she is an active member of the Chicago community and participates in initiatives such as Better Money Habits, a Bank of America program in partnership with Khan Academy, and the Chicago Public Library Foundation Associate Council. Residing in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood with her husband and rescue dog, Svitlana enjoys biking, vegetarian cooking, hiking, running, skiing, traveling, yoga, and reading. She is part of The Sheppard Group team recognized by Forbes as one of the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams in 2024, and she has been named among Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State for 2023 and 2024 as well as Top Next Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in 2023.

Vincent Vella is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2009, concurrently serving at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Steven Daigle is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 3 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a campus pastor at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale and is a board member of Hope South Florida, a faith-based nonprofit organization addressing homelessness. 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 institutions.

Wilson Annichiarico is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2013 and has been involved with Miami Dade College since 2006. Outside of advising, she owns and operates a handyman business in Miami. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Fazio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2014. He is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donna Mcmullen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at UBS Financial Services from 1998 to 2006, Merrill since 2010, and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Megan Patena is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Bolber is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1986 and also with Bank of America, Na since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alejandro Ramirez Del Villar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2012 and focuses on creating strategic financial solutions tailored to high-net-worth individuals and their families. His approach considers clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, cost considerations, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals to support both their short-term and long-term financial objectives. Alejandro graduated from the University of Florida in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish, reflecting his background of being born in Lima, Peru, and residing in South Florida for over 30 years. He is a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. Alejandro currently lives in Parkland, Florida, with his wife and two sons. He also provides clients access to Wealth Management Lending Officers from Bank of America, N.A., offering lending solutions integrated with overall investment strategies.

Krystina Cruz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Oppenheimer for 11 years before joining Merrill. 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.

David Griffin is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting growing professionals, corporate executives, and business owners in building and preserving their wealth. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on delivering personalized, goal-based strategies that encompass tax-aware approaches, investment management, retirement planning, estate and asset preservation, philanthropic giving, and business succession and transition planning. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Binghamton University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Throughout his career, he has worked closely with clients to help them understand their financial options and make informed decisions to optimize their long-term financial potential. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys activities such as basketball, cooking, football, ice hockey, photography, pickleball, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.