Ryan Duffy is a Wealth Management Advisor and a founding member of the Windsor Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1994, bringing over 36 years of industry experience to his role. Ryan oversees all aspects of his team's operations, including strategic planning, the wealth management process, investment strategies, and client service, focusing on legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. His approach includes a thorough process that stress tests clients' goals to quantify the probability of achieving their financial objectives. Ryan holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. His community involvement includes membership in the Knights of Columbus in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he served as Grand Knight from 2000 to 2002, and participation in the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in New York City. Ryan also served on the Seton Hall University Alumni Board of Directors from 2008 through 2017, including a term as President from 2015 to 2017, and was a member of the Seton Hall University Board of Regents during the same period. He resides in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and enjoys basketball, football, and golfing.

Monece Andre Franco is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Chase Bank, as well as academic positions at Ramapo College of 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jennifer Stapleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, following three years at Stifel. 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, and institutional investors.

Christina Dambra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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.

Maria Hamada is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her work history includes positions at Merrill since 2023, Wells Fargo Bank from 2018 to 2023, and Bank of America from 2015 to 2018. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Dumont is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has concurrent experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. Merrill, along 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Hirsch is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on building strong client relationships and works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Daniel's areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a bachelor's degree from Penn State University. In addition to his professional work, Daniel is involved in his community as a coach for the Teaneck Junior Soccer League. His personal interests include boxing, camping, cooking, fishing, football, hiking, ice hockey, reading, and skiing.

John Pitton is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice chairman of the advisory board and member of the executive and governance committees for the Rochester Business Alliance, a nonprofit business advocacy organization, and is a director of the Rochester Rotary Charitable Trust. 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 institutions.

Maurice Andrade is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, business owners, and executives to develop financial strategies tailored to their personal wealth, business interests, and long-term goals. Maurice focuses on areas including retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and business-related financial strategies such as 401(k) plans and defined benefit strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University at Albany SUNY and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Maurice takes a relationship-driven approach, beginning with understanding what matters most to his clients to help them evaluate options and develop strategies aligned with their objectives. Outside of his professional work, Maurice is involved with community organizations including Eva's Village and America Needs You (ANY). He enjoys recreational activities such as billiards, boxing, camping, football, golfing, pickleball, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Stephanie Cronin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Citibank and Bank of America. 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.

James Spanarkel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Global Institutional Consultant with the Bank of America Global Institutional Consulting Group. In his role, he provides services to both nonprofit and for-profit institutional clients, assisting with a broad range of needs including retirement and benefit planning, consulting services, philanthropic management, and investment management and guidance. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1984, Mr. Spanarkel has developed expertise in creating comprehensive financial strategies for high net worth families and individuals, focusing on retirement planning and forecasting, asset protection, and estate strategies. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification, the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, and the Certified Investment Management Consultant® (CIMC®) designation. Mr. Spanarkel holds a bachelor's degree from Duke University. Prior to his financial advisory career, he played professional basketball with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association. He is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He serves as a board member of the Board of Trustees for the Independent College Fund of New Jersey. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Abraham Fishweicher is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial advising. He works with affluent clients across the Tri-State area and nationwide, including professional entertainers, physicians, senior financial executives, attorneys, business owners, retirees, and non-profit organizations. His focus areas include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1980, Abe gained experience at Paine Webber and Prudential Bache Securities, beginning his career in auditing, specifically auditing broker dealer firms. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he also played on the basketball team. Abe is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and applies his accounting background to emphasize tax efficiency and integrate various components of clients’ financial circumstances. Abe and his team customize client portfolios across multiple asset classes, utilizing research from Merrill and other Wall Street resources to align portfolios with clients’ goals and risk tolerance. He emphasizes educating clients on asset allocation and maintaining disciplined portfolio rebalancing. Outside of work, Abe serves on his synagogue’s board, enjoys traveling, and follows baseball, basketball, and football. He lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, with his wife Renee and their four children.

Thomas Stergiou is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Fiorito Mackessy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Citi Private Bank for 14 years. Outside of advisory work, she owns Mindful Sweets LLC, a holding company for private investments in the consumer natural food sector. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristen Reilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America Private Bank and Dow Jones. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Emilio Montina is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on connecting clients with tailored strategies to help pursue their personal financial goals. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develops personalized plans that address various needs including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Emilio is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), which supports his advisory work. Emilio holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dominican University.

Jeffrey Fedor is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized investment strategies aligned with their financial goals. His approach involves providing investing advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's degree from Montclair State University and an MBA from Seton Hall University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses wealth management strategies, financial markets insights, and retirement planning. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey engages in activities such as biking, boating, fishing, golfing, skiing, woodworking, and yoga, and he spends time with his family.

Michael Ravensbergen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Ravensbergen serves as a board member for Drew University College Alumni, participating in reunion and alumni programming as well as admissions events. 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, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Budds is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2005. He also has a background with Bank of America, where he has worked since 2011. 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 and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John O'Neil is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners to develop sophisticated wealth management strategies and assist clients in achieving their stated goals and objectives. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from College of the Holy Cross and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Boston College. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved in community activities, including supporting the American Cancer Society's Northern New Jersey Golf Classic and serving as the Director of the Oakland Braves Rec Football program.