Edward Conklin Sr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1991, concurrently serving at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a diverse set of investment products and services.

Jason Alexander is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1999. He leverages the depth and global reach of Merrill to create a highly personalized wealth management experience. Jason's primary focus is assisting families in achieving their financial goals in a systematic way through a wealth management process that aligns individual needs, goals, and desires with personalized financial strategies and professional portfolio management. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jason earned a bachelor's degree from Cedarville University. In 2013, Merrill Lynch Executive Leadership honored him with the David Brady Award in recognition of his exceptional commitment to clients, the firm, and his community. Jason is involved with Kingdom Advisors and volunteers with Graceroad Church's teaching team in the children's ministry. He lives in Webster, NY, with his wife Sara and daughters Jillian, Analise, and Piper.

Ryan Barden is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in May 2011 and provides customized service and support to clients, as well as internal services to the advisor team. Ryan plays a key role in helping clients manage their investments to pursue their retirement goals. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Ryan earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System. Ryan resides in Horseheads, NY with his wife, Lindsey, and their sons, Rylen and Ronan.

Mark Cornfield is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and concurrently at Bank of America since 2009. 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. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barbara Benedict is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Joanne Alaimo is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Pittsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Merrill Lynch PFS Inc since 1986 and has also been with Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Tacoma Properties LLC. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angelo Ponticello is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2000. He leads Ponticello & Associates, a Goals-Based Wealth Management team focused on providing personalized investment structures and customized wealth planning for business owners, professionals, families, and institutional clients. Their services are designed to accommodate complex and evolving lifetime financial goals across generations. Angelo has been in the financial services industry since 1993 and specializes in areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, legacy planning, tax minimization, and special needs planning strategies, among others. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned both a bachelor's degree in History and an MBA from the University of Rochester's Simon Business School. Angelo lives in Rochester, New York with his wife Lisa and their two children, Isabella and Alexander. He is actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors at AutismUp, a charity focused on supporting children and families affected by autism.

Ann Morris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1992. 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.

Jeffrey Garcia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in executive compensation, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Jeffrey focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals. With a lifelong commitment to the financial services industry, Jeffrey holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Fairport High School and attended Tulane University, though no degree was conferred. Jeffrey also participates in community volunteer work aligned with Merrill’s tradition of service. Outside of his professional role, Jeffrey enjoys spending time with his family, reading, watching movies, and pursuing interests such as baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, chess, music, and travel. He lives in the home where he was raised in Fairport, NY, and is a longtime Buffalo Bills fan. Jeffrey is also an animal lover and cares for two Dalmatians.

Michael Katz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pittsford, NY. He leads the Katz Team, which has over 30 years of combined experience, specializing in financial strategies and investment management for high-net-worth individuals and families. The team serves a diverse client base, including professional athletes, entertainers, small business owners, doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and attorneys, with clients located in Rochester, NY, and 30 states across the country. With more than 10 years of experience in financial services, customer service, leadership, and small business coaching, Michael brings a comprehensive approach to wealth management. He previously worked as a mortgage loan originator specializing in residential refinances and held a dual role as an advisor within a Bank of America Financial Center. Michael helps clients connect all aspects of their financial lives to strategies designed to improve or simplify their situations, ensuring they take full advantage of Merrill's wealth management and investment tools. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His personal interests include camping, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, and traveling.

Holly Hare is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2018, following five years at Staples Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Janosky is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2015. He employs a goals-based wealth management process, utilizing global resources and web technology to assist clients in pursuing financial lifestyles that align with their personal objectives. His practice specializes in working with successful corporate executives, offering services such as retirement planning, wealth management, financial strategy development, education funding, and portfolio development. Thomas places particular emphasis on retirement income planning, tax minimization, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, and legacy considerations, often collaborating with clients’ estate planning advisors. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Westminster College in 2011 and holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience as a Customer Service Manager, building strong communication skills that inform his client-focused approach. Thomas is a member of Hope Lutheran Church and contributes to his community as a teacher for the Financial Peace University program. In his personal time, Thomas resides in Henrietta with his wife and engages in activities such as football, golf, and tennis. He is also active at the YMCA and involved with his church community. Prospective clients may contact him via email or phone for customized retirement planning, complex pension analysis, second-opinion consultations, or assistance with 401(k) decisions following employment changes.

Jamie Di Cataldo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2019, following six years at Oppenheimer & Co. Merrill, alongside 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.

Noah Stmary is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 Acker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Maxine Awner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1989. She also serves as a board member for the Jewish Federation of Buffalo, participating in community support activities for Jewish organizations. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Gerald Mc Cue is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he manages portfolios for high-net-worth individuals across the United States. Since joining the firm in 1992, he has attained the position of Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor. Gerald is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional financial advice as well as personalized discretionary investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, firm model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Gerald began his career in 1979 as a financial analyst at UNISYS and advanced to plant controller at one of their manufacturing facilities in Rochester, New York. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Potsdam and an MBA in Finance from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In 1998, Gerald founded the McCue Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards four-year tuition scholarships to qualified students attending the State University of New York. He has served on the board of directors for the Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts of America and as past chairman of the dean’s executive council for the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Gerald resides in Rochester, New York with his wife, Diane. His personal interests include golfing, running, tennis, and woodworking.

Karen Andrushko is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has contributed over 40 years of experience. Throughout her career, Karen has served both institutional and retail clients, initially focusing on fixed income trading before expanding her expertise to include equities, closed-end funds, and annuities. She adopts a holistic approach to wealth management, leveraging internal specialists from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to address retirement planning, loans, trust matters, and home financing. Her work is grounded in building trust and aligning clients' financial goals with tailored portfolio strategies. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint John Fisher College and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is also registered with NMLS ID 579515. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Karen participates in community activities, volunteering with organizations such as the Pluta Cancer Center, Veterans Outreach Program, and Willow Domestic Violence Center.

Matthew Matteson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he and his team oversee the financial affairs of a select group of high net worth families, business owners, professionals, and corporate executives in the Rochester community and nationwide. He focuses on putting clients first by emphasizing intellectual rigor, a disciplined process, and in-depth customization to address what matters most in their lives. Matthew specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Starting his career in financial services in 1994, Matthew joined Bank of America in 2011 as a wealth management banker and later moved to Eidlin-Kilmer & Associates in 2014, where he contributes to operational efficiency and client experience enhancements. He serves as the primary contact for retirement plan participants, assisting them with goal setting, retirement planning, and reviewing assets held outside of their plans. Matthew holds a high school diploma from Greece Athena High School and an associate degree in liberal arts from Monroe Community College. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Victor with his wife and two sons, Matthew has been active in his local community, serving for 12 years with the Victor Volunteer Fire Department and currently holding a position as one of its Fire Commissioners. He is also a member of the Victor Conservation Board. Outside of work and community service, Matthew enjoys adventure sports, biking, football, hiking, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Leone serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2000, he has worked with a wide range of clients, including dentists, physicians, business owners, and families, providing wealth management services tailored to their financial goals. His expertise encompasses trust, estate, and long-term planning, as well as specialized areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and services for defined benefit plans and non-profits. With a career in financial services beginning in 1998, Christopher is a founding member of the GL Group, a wealth management group based in Rochester, NY. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Christopher earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from SUNY Brockport, where he also serves on the Business Advisory Council. Outside of his professional activities, Christopher is engaged with his community through ongoing involvement with SUNY Brockport, St. Joseph’s in Penfield, and McQuaid Jesuit High School, where his two sons attend. He resides in Penfield, NY, with his wife and children, and his personal interests include boating, golfing, skiing, soccer, and traveling.