James Krakowski is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies that align with clients' individual goals and values. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial objectives through one-on-one communication, enabling tailored solutions across various aspects of wealth management. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, James focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He serves a diverse client base, including high-income professionals, doctors, medical practitioners, executives at large-cap tech and private companies, as well as closely-held business owners and real estate investors. His expertise includes coordinating investments, tax planning, and cash needs to preserve wealth and facilitate financial freedom. James holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his education at Montclair State University. Outside of work, James enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family, residing in Brielle, New Jersey.

Robert Marsiglia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his financial career, he is the band leader of a Christian R and B band called The Next Generation of Soul. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joann Polis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been working since 2001. She collaborates closely with Candice in developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to their clients' needs. Joann's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Joann holds a Master's Degree from Monmouth University and a Bachelor's Degree from Gettysburg College. She also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through a disciplined and personalized approach to wealth planning, assisting individuals in understanding their complete financial picture to overcome obstacles and reach their objectives. Residing in Middletown, New Jersey, Joann lives with her husband and three daughters. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys boating, dancing, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Zachariah Ivins is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly two decades of experience in financial services. He operates a client-first practice structured like a private family office, coordinating investment management, estate and trust planning, business succession strategies, tax-efficient approaches, and lending and banking services. His work focuses on integrating various aspects of clients' financial lives to help them achieve their goals. Zachariah specializes in serving business owners planning for growth, succession, or the sale of their company; estate and trust clients aiming to preserve and pass on wealth; and families and individuals undergoing transitions such as liquidity events, career changes, retirement, or divorce. He primarily serves clients in Monmouth County, New Jersey, New York City, and across much of the United States. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a high school diploma from Shore Regional High School. Outside of his professional work, Zachariah has interests that include antiquing, boating, cooking, fishing, music, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Daniel Rasmussen is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Frank Fallon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 16 years of experience in wealth management. He specializes in helping families build and protect their wealth through personalized strategies tailored to their financial goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Frank holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed a non-accredited certificate program from The Chubb Institute. He approaches client relationships with prudence, integrity, and commitment, aiming to deliver results that align with each client's unique objectives. Outside of his professional work, Frank enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, boxing, chess, cooking, football, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Sean Flaherty is a financial advisor with Merrill in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, NA since 2009. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients, providing investment management through various managed account programs and manager-selected strategies. The firm integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes tax-focused investment services and manager-selection capabilities.

Tracy Montgomery is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1996, also working with Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of a family estate. 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, and institutional investors.

Bryan Perry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2001 and also associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a council member for the Borough of Sea Girt, New Jersey. 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.

Ralph Gambino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to simplify their financial situations and develop personalized strategies that adapt to their evolving goals and lives. Ralph focuses on delivering ongoing guidance tailored to what matters most to his clients and their families. He has experience assisting families nearing retirement, professional athletes, entertainers, and C-suite executives in organizing their financial lives and planning for the future. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and a Master's Degree from Felician College. He has earned the designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of his professional work, Ralph enjoys baseball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Matthew Cali is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2006. He provides advisory services focused on income generation, capital preservation, conservative to moderate investment strategies, wealth transfer, and proactive financial guidance aimed at improving clients' financial situations. His expertise includes corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2004. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, as well as Series 7 and 66 registrations through FINRA. Additionally, he maintains New Jersey licenses for life, health, and long-term care insurance. He is a member of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New Jersey. Born and raised at the Jersey Shore, Matthew currently resides in Oakhurst with his wife, Juliana. He is actively involved in the community through organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monmouth, POAC, and Sea of Change. His personal interests include hiking, music, surfing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with family.

Kyle Payne is a Senior Financial Advisor at The Payne Perry Group, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the team in May 2018 and focuses on goals-based wealth management to assist individuals, families, physicians, retirees, private businesses, and non-profit organizations in achieving their financial objectives. Kyle and his team leverage the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to develop customized strategies that align with clients' short and long-term goals while managing risk. Kyle has been involved in the financial industry for over a decade, driven by a passion for quality wealth management stemming from observing the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and its impact on loved ones' wealth. He graduated in 2015 from the University of Delaware with the first Financial Planning degree offered by the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. Kyle holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations from the College of Financial Planning Institutes Corp, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Residing in Shark River Hills with his wife and daughter, Kyle brings a disciplined and methodical approach to financial planning, emphasizing thorough preparation and risk management. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management, and tax minimization.

Thomas Cali is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch in the same year as a Financial Advisor. Thomas focuses on addressing the complex financial needs of high net worth clients by offering investment, estate and wealth transfer strategies, liability planning, and insurance solutions. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who designs and manages personalized investment strategies incorporating individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Additionally, he serves clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis when appropriate. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and High Technology Management from California State University in 1999. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also maintains several registrations and licenses through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state insurance authorities, including Series 7, 24, and 66 registrations, as well as New Jersey Life, Health, and Long Term Care Insurance Licenses. Residing in Brielle with his wife Amy and their two sons, Thomas is active in local philanthropic organizations. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his family, sport fishing, biking, boating, cooking, gardening, surfing, traveling, and woodworking.

Scott Barrington is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and recently transitioned his career to Merrill. Prior to this, Scott worked within the private bank at another financial firm for nearly 20 years, where he held several positions including Senior Investment Strategist responsible for managing investment strategy for the Northeast region. In this role, he managed a discretionary portfolio totaling over 1 billion dollars for Ultra High Net Worth clients. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing, as well as tax minimization. Scott and his team focus on minimizing taxes for closely-held business owners and real estate investors, partnering with Commercial Bank, Private Bank, and Wealth Planning teams to provide comprehensive solutions such as liquidity management, individual and corporate investment strategy, legacy planning, M&A advisory, and family wealth management. He values trust and transparency in every client interaction. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stockton University and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of work, he enjoys coaching soccer and competing in charity runs.

Margaret Mac Lellan is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Patricia’s of Holmdel, as well as time at Manhattan College. 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.

Susan Hahn is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years at Wells Fargo Bank NA and periods as a homemaker. 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.

Bradley Dobin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He leverages his background as an institutional trader and extensive expertise to serve an affluent clientele, including financial and technology executives, medical professionals, attorneys, and business owners. Since joining Merrill in 2009, Bradley has managed multiple discretionary portfolios, utilizing strategies such as cash flow-driven total return with options, equity-only investments, and fixed-income laddered bond portfolios. Bradley’s approach emphasizes a holistic and realistic wealth management philosophy that integrates investments, insurance, liabilities, and lending solutions through Bank of America. He focuses on risk reduction and cash flow-focused strategies tailored to client goals, including family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and structured settlements, particularly for malpractice attorneys. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Manager Advisor (RMA). A graduate of Michigan State University, where he played baseball, Bradley draws parallels between consistent financial returns and sports, emphasizing steady progress over spectacular gains. Outside of work, he volunteers in the community and enjoys baseball, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Louis Pearlman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1999, he has developed expertise in customizing sophisticated and integrated wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of affluent clients, including creative professionals, attorneys, financial industry executives, retired corporate executives, and special needs families. He leads The Pearlman Group, a team of four dedicated financial advisors providing a broad range of services beyond asset management and retirement strategies, such as employee stock options analysis, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, liability management, and wealth preservation. Pearlman has experience working with corporate benefit programs, including equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. He and his colleague Chris Edgar serve employees' stock purchase plans and are affiliated with the Corporate Services and Advisory Team and the Merrill Lynch Private Equity Services Team, focusing on equity compensation plans, stock option and restricted stock strategies, 10b5-1 trading plans, and executive services. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Louis Pearlman holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved with the Pop Warner Football Association. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, bowling, fishing, golfing, rock climbing, and skiing.

Brian Galarza is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sammer Bekhiet is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in navigating complex financial decisions by providing personalized wealth management, retirement, and investment strategies aligned with clients' goals. His expertise includes college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sammer employs a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's full financial picture to develop flexible strategies responsive to changing market conditions. His role integrates investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Sammer holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional activities, he is involved with the USTA Foundation and enjoys pickleball, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Austin Dave is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, business owners, and corporate employees of Fortune 500 companies to simplify complex financial decisions and build strategies around their long-term goals. His expertise spans a range of financial topics including retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, employee benefits, college education planning, corporate benefits, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, and strategies related to 401(k) plans. Austin and his team take a personalized and goal-driven approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding each client's unique situation, educating them on potential options, and tracking progress to adjust portfolios accordingly. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in baseball, basketball, dancing, football, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, tennis, and watching movies.

Danni Higgins is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), she focuses on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. She works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their unique goals and values. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Danni takes the time to understand what is important to each client, providing thoughtful financial guidance rooted in care, clarity, and purpose. She aims to simplify complex financial decisions and offers ongoing advice as clients' needs evolve. Danni holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. Outside of her professional role, she has interests that include pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Vladimir Stricker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. He assists business owners, corporate professionals, retirees, and multigenerational families in making informed financial decisions. His practice emphasizes retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, stock compensation strategies, estate planning coordination, and facilitating the transition from wealth accumulation to retirement income. With over a decade of industry experience, Vladimir works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique needs. His expertise encompasses retirement income strategies, employer stock compensation planning, investment management, cash flow optimization, estate and legacy planning, tax-aware strategies, and risk management. He primarily serves successful professionals, engineers, and business owners seeking to simplify their financial complexities and coordinate various financial components. Vladimir holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kean University and maintains memberships in professional organizations including Business Networking International, the Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association for Divorce Professionals. He is also involved in the community through the ARC of Ocean County. Outside of his professional work, Vladimir enjoys adventure sports, biking, boating, football, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Candice Hammond serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. Candice leads a team of tenured Merrill employees, with a focus on addressing the individual needs of each client and collaborating to help achieve their financial goals. Her expertise encompasses wealth management guidance, asset allocation, and financial planning strategies across a broad range of areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Candice emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's priorities to tailor investment and wealth strategies accordingly. Candice holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rosemont College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in Sea Girt with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, reading, and spending time with her family.

Christopher Edgar is a Wealth Management Advisor and co-head of a six-member practice based out of the Jersey Shore with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team focus on helping clients simplify their financial lives and make educated financial decisions. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Chris joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management following the Great Financial Crisis. He specializes in risk management and capital preservation, managing corporate benefit programs like equity compensation and various retirement plans. His expertise extends to corporate executives and their families, providing comprehensive wealth management strategies. Chris holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he is involved in community organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and supports local groups like the Brielle Education Foundation, Children's Specialized Hospital, and youth sports leagues. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, golfing, photography, and spending time with his family.

Anjelica Brinkofski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2017. She specializes in assisting business owners in preparing for business exits by aligning their companys financials with their personal wealth strategies. Utilizing a proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis strategy, Anjelica helps clients optimize business reporting, tax minimization, and liquidity management to ensure their financial readiness for a potential sale. Her expertise extends to retirement planning, with tailored approaches for entrepreneurs, women, and families undergoing significant life transitions such as college planning and retirement. Additionally, Anjelica focuses on tax management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Anjelica earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Rutgers. She has involvement in professional and community organizations including Rutgers Track & Field, the Jersey Shore Running Club, Jersey Shore Triathlon Club, and serves as an Advisory Board Member for United Way. She resides in Manasquan, NJ, is a mother of two, and pursues athletic interests such as triathlons, biking, boxing, and running.

Richard Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor with Merrill in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014 and 2015 respectively. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Mikaela Guzman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services in 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2019 after nearly a decade with another institution. Mikaela works with high net worth individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies that address clients' unique financial needs and goals. She emphasizes a collaborative approach to crafting personalized financial roadmaps that prioritize her clients' aspirations. Mikaela holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Governors University and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She is a member of professional organizations including the Black/African American Leadership Council, Central Jersey Women in Business, Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA), and Women's Exchange. Residing in Manalapan, New Jersey, Mikaela balances her professional career with her role as a mother. She is involved in coaching gymnastics and enjoys activities such as salsa dancing and riding her Harley Sportster. Mikaela is fluent in English and Spanish.

Michael Payne is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over four decades of experience since joining the firm in 1983. Based in Monmouth County, where he has lived since 1984, Michael specializes in creating long-term financial plans and strategies for a diverse and loyal client base. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University and maintains an ongoing connection with his alma mater. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and contributes to the development of future financial advisors as a faculty member for Merrill Optimal Practice Management (OPM). His commitment to community service is reflected in his roles on nonprofit boards, including serving as Vice Chair of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey and Committee Chair for Board Development. Michael has also been recognized multiple times on the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list from 2018 through 2025. Outside of his professional career, Michael enjoys biking, golfing, and traveling. He values educating clients and their families to promote financial literacy and long-term success.