Roderick Jones is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 1999, he has focused on developing financial strategies tailored to individuals, their families, and their businesses by understanding their short- and long-term objectives. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Rod holds a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York system, specifically SUNY Old Westbury, where he studied English. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Rod and his wife Christina reside in North Babylon with their two children and support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island. His personal interests include basketball, running marathons, and yoga.

Aaron Donato is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in investment and financial services in 2016, he has worked with families and their children to provide advice, guidance, and structure for financial decision-making. Aaron manages discretionary custom investment strategies and selects from Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment strategies to help clients pursue their objectives. Aaron's experience extends to education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on building lasting relationships with clients, including executives, business owners, and professionals in sports and entertainment, with an emphasis on long-term collaborations and customized guidance. He is also a Registered Player Financial Advisor with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). Aaron holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from The Pennsylvania State University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He is involved in community activities such as Habitat for Humanity, Island Harvest, Keep Islip Clean, Inc, Long Island Cares, Inc, and Toys For Tots.

Stacey Tucker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012, including her current tenure with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated starting in 2017. 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 developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Cutajar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America N.A. since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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.

Joshua Greenberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to this, he worked at Bank of America and Citicorp Investment Services. He serves as a board member of the Young Leadership Group at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, participating in fundraising and educational efforts. 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.

Barbara Cohen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She currently focuses on the operation of The Scheer Provenz Group and works directly with clients to personalize the service they receive. Barbara specializes in retirement planning and education, helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions regarding their financial plans. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013, Barbara spent more than 25 years at a municipal bond company and other financial institutions as a relationship manager and registered client associate. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Barbara also earned an Associate's Degree in Science from the University of South Carolina. Born and raised on Long Island, Barbara and her husband, Howard, reside in Syosset. She has volunteered for over 25 years, including serving as President of Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh and as a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program for nine years. Barbara enjoys entertaining, traveling, and spending time with her two grandchildren.

Justin Leskow is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Rockville Centre, New York. 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.

Eduardo Matute is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Eduardo serves as Vice-President and Partner of A&M Food Adventures INC, a family-owned takeout restaurant where he assists with financial management. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Kogel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since March 2000. He leads The Kogel Donato Wealth Management Group, a multigenerational team that partners with executives, business owners, and professionals in sports and entertainment to develop personalized financial strategies. The group focuses on long-term client relationships, providing proactive, organized, and trusted guidance to align financial plans with clients' goals. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Gary previously worked as a Bank Manager at Bank of America. He founded The Kogel Group in 2017, which evolved into The Sullivan Kogel Wealth Management Group in 2019 before becoming The Kogel Donato Wealth Management Group in 2024. His expertise encompasses areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Gary holds a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Albany and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in community activities, notably supporting the New York Blood Center. In his personal time, Gary enjoys golfing, ice skating, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Hussain Butt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to managing clients' wealth by understanding their full financial picture and creating personalized strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. Hussain provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Growing up with self-employed parents, Hussain has insight into the challenges and opportunities of running a business. He specializes in delivering solutions that combine banking, cash management, investments, lending, and tax-efficient strategies. His approach emphasizes sound advice and serving as a single point of contact for both banking and wealth management needs. Hussain holds a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Valley Stream South High School. Outside of work, Hussain enjoys cooking, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Cheryl Giustiniano is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citibank and Verizon Wireless. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Spencer Lathrop is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience, including one year as a registered representative. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2017, he worked at Mindshare for one year. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Paul Weiss is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and is also associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2008. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Connor Mc Donald is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' unique financial situations. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and create flexible strategies that align with their goals, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. His practice offers a range of services including retirement and estate planning, complex cash management, tax-efficient management, and financial behavioral guidance. Connor's areas of expertise encompass corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, defined benefit plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Connor holds a Bachelor's Degree from Quinnipiac University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys basketball, cooking, fishing, golfing, and watching movies.

Archibald Walker is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1983 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he manages family-owned farm businesses in Sussex, New Jersey. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Alan Cohen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Capital One for ten years and Northwell Health for another ten years. He serves on the scholarship committee of the Glenwood Fire Department, where he coaches and interviews children of fire department members as they begin their college careers. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Long is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-executor for a private estate. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Deborah Scesney is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. 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.

Amanda Riesenberg is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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.

Mallory Brenner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with Merrill and previously worked for Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. Brenner holds an honorary director position at the Suffolk Y JCC, a nonprofit organization. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.