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Daniel P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Ladera Ranch, CA

Merrill

Daniel Palmer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2009. He has 32 years of industry experience and has also been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2003. Palmer serves as a power of attorney in a fiduciary role for a family member. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Sheila C

Series 66

Ladera Ranch, CA

Merrill

Sheila Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Sheila is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Before joining Merrill, Sheila was the owner and controller of her own aerospace manufacturing firm and has an extensive background in accounting. Her financial advising approach involves a disciplined wealth management process, allowing her to understand and align with her clients' financial goals and aspirations. She works with clients to develop individualized financial roadmaps that are meaningful to them and their families. Sheila focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, retirement income planning, and small business strategies. Outside of her professional career, Sheila enjoys hiking, horseback riding, reading, skiing, spending time with her family, swimming, and practicing yoga.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Women Professionals
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Michael K

Series 63, Series 65

Ladera Ranch, CA

Merrill

Michael Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed accounts, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, with integrated tax-efficient capabilities and a close affiliation with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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