Melinda Russell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience in education and mental health sectors. 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.

Ellis Mitchell III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Meridian, MS. He has recently started his career in the industry. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies across various client segments including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader platform, combining access to a wide range of financial products with managed account solutions.

Ellis Mitchell Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Meridian, MS, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2018 and previously spent four years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a self-storage facility. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm provides multiple program strategy types that allow client or advisor discretion and emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment implementation, leveraging its integration with Bank of America affiliates.