Sara Van Schaick is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, she worked at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and has also held roles outside the financial industry, including at L'Artisan Cafe & Bakery. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Asteway Adams is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Adams works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to build, protect, and preserve their wealth, focusing on personalized financial strategies that align with clients' short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Areas of expertise include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Adams holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Palm Beach Atlantic University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His professional approach emphasizes discipline, accountability, and trusted guidance, shaped by experiences as a student-athlete and his comprehensive education in financial services. Outside of professional commitments, Adams is involved with the New England Tennis Association and enjoys music, spending time with family, and playing tennis.

Michael Medici is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to individual client needs. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Additionally, he serves clients involved in sports and entertainment and focuses on tax minimization and managing new wealth. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island and holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he is involved in the community as a youth soccer coach and has personal interests that include adventure sports, boxing, football, golfing, hiking, music, soccer, swimming, writing, and spending time with his family.

Edward Turnbull Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Turnbull serves as Treasurer and board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island and participates on the finance committee of the Peaks Village Homeowners Association. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, providing managed accounts, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and offers tax-efficient overlay services, supported by its integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Lauren Medici is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions by integrating investment management, retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, and long-term wealth planning into a comprehensive approach. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Lauren worked with large institutional investors and hedge funds, where she gained experience in investment management, portfolio construction, and market analysis. This background provides her with a unique perspective that she applies to wealth management, focusing on building strategies aligned with clients' long-term goals and values. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Stephen Palmisciano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 51 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1978 and at Bank of America since 2009. 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.

Sarah Trek is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed by Instacart in a food shopping and delivery position. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sue Anne Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gladstone Wealth Partners and Edelman Financial Engines before joining Merrill. 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.

Brendan Mccarthy is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003, providing financial advice and guidance to affluent families and individuals. Brendan's expertise includes retirement planning, executive compensation, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation. He is part of the De Marco-Mccarthy-Florio Group, which has been recognized by Forbes as the #1 Wealth Management Team in Rhode Island for multiple years. Brendan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration specializing in Finance and Economics from Suffolk University. His professional approach emphasizes goals-based wealth management, tax-efficient strategies, and family wealth education to assist clients in achieving financial well-being and legacy objectives. Residing in Medfield, Massachusetts, Brendan is active in his community, serving on the Finance Committee of Ronald McDonald House in Providence. He is also involved in youth sports coaching and enjoys fishing, skiing, and spending time with his family in Harwich Port, Massachusetts, and Ludlow, Vermont.

Michael Porco is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients across Rhode Island and New England. In his role, he focuses on building strong client relationships and delivering personalized advice tailored to each individual's financial goals and life stage. His expertise areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. With more than 27 years of experience in wealth management, Michael employs comprehensive planning techniques that encompass wills and trusts, insurance, retirement, taxes, and investments. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clark University. Outside of his professional duties, Michael is involved with the Rhode Island Audubon Society and enjoys boating, bowling, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Robert Mcgreen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1999. He specializes in developing strategies and providing advice for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses to help them achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Robert manages personalized or defined investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Robert has been in the financial services industry since 1987. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Additionally, he carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Robert earned a Bachelor's Degree from Stonehill College. His areas of client focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning and income, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and tax minimization.

Christopher Abbate is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner of The Calbi & Abbate Wealth Management Group. He specializes in developing personalized, goals-based financial strategies that address clients' investment and retirement planning, succession planning, liability management, and estate planning needs. His approach is focused on helping clients establish and optimize wealth across generations while managing areas such as divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, and retirement income. Christopher holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island. Outside of his professional work, Christopher spends time volunteering in his community and enjoys adventure sports, biking, boating, fishing, music, skiing, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Gina Leclair is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2009 and provides investment management and financial advice to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Gina focuses on developing personalized strategies to help clients achieve goals such as targeted savings, long-term wealth accumulation, retirement planning, and wealth transfer planning. Gina has significant expertise in retirement and workplace benefits consulting, with specializations in executive compensation and defined contribution plans. She integrates these areas into comprehensive financial strategies tailored to meet the needs of her clients. Her professional credentials include the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bryant University. Outside of her professional work, Gina is involved with the Community Preparatory School. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, gardening, and music.

John Palmieri is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he constructs custom portfolios that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies to help clients pursue their financial goals in a tax-efficient manner. He works closely with clients through each phase of life, assisting them in defining their financial objectives and crafting strategies tailored to meet those goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, John gained experience at Ernst & Young in the Entrepreneurial Services Group and at the law firm Thacher Proffitt & Wood. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Villanova University and a Juris Doctorate from Fordham University School of Law. John is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John is involved in community activities such as Barrington Little League, Barrington Youth Soccer, and Metrowest Basketball Association. His personal interests include chess, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Dathan Belanger is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in comprehensive wealth management. He focuses on helping clients grow and preserve their assets through personalized financial strategies and retirement planning. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dathan is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a High School Diploma from Somerset High School and has attended the University of Massachusetts System and Nichols College without earning a degree. His approach centers on understanding what matters to clients and their families to create tailored strategies that pursue their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Dathan's personal interests include gardening, golfing, running, spending time with his family, and writing.

Anthony Viera is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in college education planning, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Anthony works closely with clients to understand their personal perspectives and priorities, helping them develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma from Dennis Yamouth Regional High School. Anthony is also a member of the Tri-County Regional Chamber. His philosophy centers on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies. Outside of his professional role, Anthony enjoys baseball, basketball, camping, football, ice hockey, softball, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Sheila Camara is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Victor Valliere is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients with a range of financial needs, including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Victor works to understand what matters to his clients and their families in order to create financial strategies aimed at pursuing their goals. Victor holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island and carries the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In his role, he helps clients with their protection and investment needs by providing education and guidance on insurance and investment solutions tailored to their situations. He aims to serve as a resource, offering service, tools, and guidance that enable clients to navigate their financial paths with confidence. Outside of his professional work, Victor is involved in community organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and Delta Chi Fraternity. He also enjoys cooking, football, music, and running.

Peter Ruzzo is a Team Financial Advisor with the Ruzzo Palmieri Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Providence, Rhode Island. He supports the team in business development and managing ancillary products, including mortgages, insurance, and client onboarding. Peter works alongside his father, Tony Ruzzo, providing a comprehensive approach to financial planning aimed at helping clients make educated short- and long-term financial decisions. He focuses on a variety of client areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income. Peter holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ professional, and Personal Investment Advisor. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management with a minor in Accounting from Clemson University. Prior to Clemson, he attended Clarkson University, where he was a member of the varsity baseball team during his freshman and sophomore years. During his time at Clemson, Peter contributed as a sports journalist to the university's "Tiger" newspaper. Beyond his professional work, Peter is engaged in community activities including volunteering with the ALS Rhode Island Impact Council and participating in the East Bay Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group. He resides in Providence, Rhode Island, and enjoys baseball, reading, running, spending time with his family, and writing. He is a lifelong fan of the Red Sox and Patriots.

Robert Logan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to individuals and families. His expertise includes college education planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rhode Island College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He focuses on trust, transparency, and education to empower clients to make informed financial decisions. He aims to build strong relationships and deliver value through customized financial planning and investment advice. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys basketball, cooking, music, pickleball, reading, and spending time with his family.