Jeffrey Richards is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022. Prior to joining Merrill, he spent five years at Plum Market - Old Town and four years with Friar Tuck Beverage. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Joshua Spungen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, associated with The Gelb Advisory & Retirement Team. He joined the firm in 2015 after completing his undergraduate studies at Miami University, where he studied finance and history. Joshua focuses on designing and implementing customized wealth management strategies aimed at helping clients achieve financial success, including individuals and corporate clients. His expertise encompasses a variety of financial planning areas such as corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, and socially responsible investing, among others. Joshua and his team utilize Merrill's Personal Wealth Analysis™ software to simulate and monitor various financial scenarios, assisting clients with portfolio management and wealth accumulation while addressing aspects like tax efficiency and risk mitigation. Joshua holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional role, he volunteers with Semester at Sea's Young Alumni Council and engages in activities such as golfing and following sports teams like the New Jersey Devils, Washington Nationals, and New York Giants.

Katherin Mullane is a financial advisor at Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 various institutional clients.

Jolene Bateman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience, including four years at Ross Financial Services prior to joining Merrill in 2018. She serves as a conservator and representative payee for family members. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Marcus Jean Simon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2012, with prior roles at Bank of America, Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc One Securities Corporation, and Ameriprise. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bethany Lackey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years at the firm and 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Northbrook, Illinois. 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 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.

Jennifer Fisher is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies that support long-term goals, focusing on a broad range of areas including college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. She has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' financial, professional, and personal priorities to create tailored wealth management strategies. In addition to her professional work, Jennifer is involved in various community organizations such as Bernie's Book Bank, Daniel Murphy Scholars, Glencoe Community Garden, and multiple parent and local boards. Her personal interests include boxing, cooking, reading, running, scrapbooking, scuba diving, spending time with family, and traveling.

David Herman serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career with Merrill in 1977, he has assisted clients in wealth and estate planning services as well as investments. His expertise encompasses college education planning, retirement income, portfolio management, tax minimization, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. Additionally, David is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides discretionary management of personalized strategies that include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. David earned a Bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College in 1970. He holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification since 1980, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Committed to community involvement, David participates with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Outside of his professional role, his interests include camping, hunting, painting, photography, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

William Floyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Harris Investor Services, Inc. He serves as an advisory board member for the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce, a charitable organization focused on promoting local retail business in Glencoe, Illinois. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple managed account strategies with oversight from its CIO and focuses on tax-efficient implementation alongside deep integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Lawrence Zelen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been providing financial and wealth management advice since 1992, following in the footsteps of his father, who joined the firm in 1961. Lawrence focuses on helping affluent families, individual clients, and closely held businesses achieve their long-term financial objectives. His areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Trained as a CPA, he collaborates with clients' tax professionals to develop strategies aimed at minimizing income tax liability and selecting tax-advantaged investments. Lawrence holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses, life and insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and is proficient in English and French. Outside of his professional role, Lawrence enjoys biking, boating, playing pickleball, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Maria Goebel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2007, initially serving as a Client Associate before becoming a Financial Advisor in 2012. As a member of the Karras Poplin Schroeder Group, Maria focuses on managing the wealth and finances of affluent families, retirees, women in transition, executives, and entrepreneurs. Her practice includes comprehensive wealth management with specialized experience in concentrated stock positions, executive compensation, and collaboration with clients' legal and accounting professionals to coordinate financial and legacy strategies. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University and professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She offers clients personalized advice and guidance, creating an environment where they feel understood and supported in achieving their financial goals. Her expertise encompasses portfolio design, long-term strategy, executive compensation analysis, college education planning, corporate benefits, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Outside of her professional role, Maria is involved with the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and traveling, and values spending time with her family. Maria is committed to providing empathetic service and comprehensive financial approaches tailored to her clients' objectives.

James Ruddy serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the Ruddy Group in 2020. In this role, he provides financial advice and guidance, working closely with his team to address client objectives and needs. His areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. James is a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He prioritizes his clients' best interests by providing clear, strategic advice supported by the research and expertise of Merrill and Bank of America. His team aims to help clients manage investments to grow and preserve wealth while planning for meaningful financial goals. James was educated at Glenbrook South High School and the University of Arizona. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in the Glenview Buddy Ball community program and has personal interests that include adventure sports, baseball, basketball, boating, bowling, football, golfing, music, traveling, and watching movies.

Jeffrey Fitzgerald is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. Jeffrey is a partner in LPF & Associates, where he focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by listening closely to clients' needs and aligning strategies with their long-term goals. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts and holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He provides clients with access to Merrill's investment insights as well as the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. Residing in Wilmette with his wife and two teenage children, Jeffrey enjoys spending time with his family through travel and other activities. He also dedicates time to volunteering with community organizations, following Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

Tariq Laliwala is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., where he has served since 2012. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. Tariq is committed to building strong client relationships and developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to individual financial goals. He began his career in the investments field in 1998 at Northern Trust and has also worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Tariq holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned his bachelor's degree from DePaul University and is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, and English. Outside of his professional work, Tariq is involved with the Muslim Community Center of Chicago and the Village of Morton Grove. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, and traveling.

Carla Lang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Northbrook, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has concurrently worked with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 investors, and institutions.

Derek Anderson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients create personalized wealth management strategies that address their full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement planning, with a focus on serving corporate executives and women and wealth. Derek holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University and maintains professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is committed to understanding clients’ values and goals through one-on-one conversations, working alongside them to pursue their life objectives while planning their legacy. Outside of his professional work, Derek volunteers with community organizations including the Field Museum of Natural History, Holy Family Catholic Academy, and St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with his family.

John Ruddy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on helping affluent individuals and their families navigate today's financial challenges. He provides personalized attention and disciplined, customized financial strategies aligned with clients' goals, liquidity needs, time horizon, and risk tolerance. John manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. John has many years of experience as a financial advisor, including prior work in the insurance industry. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation, is a qualified Portfolio Manager, and also has the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from John Carroll University and graduated from Fenwick High School in Oak Park, Illinois. A Chicago native, John lives in Glenview, Illinois, with his two sons. He is an avid baseball fan and is actively involved in the community as a coach for Blaze Buddy Ball and Glenview Youth Baseball.

Matthew Atristain is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of finance, his background includes roles at Jimmy Johns and Mariano's. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fradi Dababneh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is dedicated to working closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their individual needs. Fradi emphasizes ongoing advice and portfolio adjustment to align with clients' changing circumstances. His areas of expertise include college and education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fradi completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the College of Lake County. Outside of his professional role, Fradi enjoys basketball, boxing, fishing, pickleball, running, and spending time with his family. He is involved in his community through church security work.

John Jawor is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he serves the financial needs of corporations, senior executives, and their families by providing strategic and purposeful wealth management services. John focuses on areas such as corporate equity and compensation awards, including the design and administration of Rule 144 and 10b5-1 trading plans. He has also consulted Fortune 1000 companies on their Corporate Owned Life Insurance (COLI) requirements. John offers detailed advice to individuals and families, addressing multiple aspects of wealth, including long-term strategy, portfolio design, tax-minimization, retirement income modeling, and trust and estate planning. His integrated approach aims to create customized frameworks that align with each client’s unique priorities and goals. He holds the titles of Equity Plan Consultant and Portfolio Manager, managing personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. John began his career in 1992 at Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President before joining Merrill Lynch in 2008. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Montana. Outside of his professional work, John dedicates time to community involvement as a Governing Member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and supports multiple organizations including the University of Montana, Lincoln Park Zoo, World Vision International, DePaul University, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and HighSight. He is also a music enthusiast who has participated in flamenco guitar competitions.