James Scheide is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2015, including a current role at Bank of America, N.A., and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. 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.

Matthew Forman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and changing market conditions. His client areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Hartford and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows a philosophy of working one-on-one with clients to create strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term financial objectives. In addition to his professional work, Matthew participates in community volunteer activities. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Wiegert is the Resident Director at Merrill, where he offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth. He begins by understanding clients and their families, their financial situations, and what matters most to them, then assists in creating customized wealth management strategies that adapt to evolving client needs and market conditions. He delivers access to Merrill's investment insights alongside the banking convenience of Bank of America to support various aspects of clients' financial lives. His areas of focus include investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. Christopher holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's Degree from Post University. He is also committed to community involvement, reflecting the Merrill tradition of engagement, and enjoys personal interests such as biking, boating, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Robert Reier is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2022. In his role, he advises individuals, families, executives, and business owners on financial strategies, goal planning, and retirement planning. He focuses on building long-term relationships with his clients and helps them navigate the financial landscape to create plans aimed at achieving financial freedom. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He serves as a behavioral coach to assist clients in maintaining discipline during uncertain times and provides access to resources available through Bank of America, such as Wealth Management Bankers, Lending Specialists, Trust Specialists, and Consumer Investment Specialists. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Economics from Emory University and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Robert was born and raised in Rye, New York, attended Trinity Pawling High School, and currently resides in Canton, Connecticut. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, fly-fishing, and outdoor activities.

Sandra Bertrand is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Sawka is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their individual goals and priorities. His approach centers on helping clients plan for key life milestones, including funding education, preparing for retirement, and managing potential healthcare expenses. John holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Catawba College. He focuses on providing clear and straightforward guidance to simplify the complexities of investment and wealth planning for his clients.

Cathleen Langlais is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years at the firm and holds the Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Obrien is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America since 2010. Obrien serves as an officer for the Floyd O'Brien Memorial Scholarship, a nonprofit organization that awards an annual scholarship to a graduating senior from the Rockville High School golf team. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Douglas Osber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in investment portfolio design and tactical asset allocation, serving individuals, business owners, and corporate executives. With over thirty years of experience in the investment industry, Douglas joined Merrill Lynch following the acquisition of Advest, Inc. in 2005, where he held the position of Senior Vice President, Investments. He also has experience as a producing Branch Manager at Legg Mason, Wood, Walker. Douglas earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 1987 and holds an honors bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut. Douglas resides in Naples, Florida. His family includes his wife, Stacie, and two daughters.

Nicolas Piscitelli is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has advised executives, business owners, individuals, and their families on financial strategies, banking, and retirement planning. Nicolas emphasizes building long-term relationships and serves as a knowledgeable liaison between his clients and the extensive financial advisory resources available through his team. He has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list in 2019 and from 2023 to 2026, based on criteria including industry experience, credentials, and client retention. Nicolas holds a B.S. degree in Financial Management with a minor in accounting from Salve Regina University, where he was a four-year letter winner for the football team. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Nicolas resides in Wethersfield, Connecticut, with his wife Alyssa, their daughter, son, and their two dogs. His interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Daniel McMahon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked 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.

Kevin Mc Hugh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glastonbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and 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, and institutional investors.

Lisa Moulton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1990 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.