Thomas Leonard is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a 30-year career in the financial markets, he has led Institutional Sales teams for several major global financial firms and guided sophisticated investors through significant market events including the 1987 Stock Market Crash, the ERM Currency Crisis, the Dot-Com Stock Crisis, 9/11, and the 2008 Great Financial Crisis. This extensive experience has equipped him with practical knowledge to help individual investors navigate financial uncertainty. Thomas specializes in a broad range of client focus areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning, and retirement income. He and his team adopt a consultative approach to develop customized financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals. As an active manager, Thomas is adept at adjusting clients’ portfolios to shifting market conditions, emphasizing organization and planning as keys to successful investing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University, and he holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Thomas participates in community service through involvement with the American Cancer Society. In addition to his professional interests, he enjoys golfing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his wife and four daughters.

Michael Lagnese is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over seven years of experience in providing financial guidance to clients. He and his team employ a Goals-Based Wealth Management approach that places client priorities at the center of the wealth planning process. Leveraging the global resources of Merrill Lynch, Michael assists clients in identifying and prioritizing key financial objectives such as college education funding, retirement income planning, health care cost coverage, and family wealth preservation. Michael’s expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including personal retirement planning, portfolio management, employee and corporate benefits, as well as strategies tailored for small business owners and the LGBT community. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his high school education at Hicksville High School, followed by an Associate's Degree from Nassau Community College. In addition to his professional activities, Michael is involved with the community organization Long Island Cares. His personal interests include biking, chess, cooking, golfing, and yoga.

Robert Ward is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, leading the Riverhead Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office since 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 17 years in banking and 12 years as a branch manager. Since joining Merrill in 2015, he has focused on serving the wealth management needs of business owners, entrepreneurs, and affluent individuals by developing tailored strategies to address both short- and long-term financial goals. Bob holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and Retirement Benefits Consultant, enabling him to provide fiduciary services and oversee corporate retirement plans as well as nonprofit endowment and foundation assets. His expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. In addition to his professional work, Bob serves on the boards of East End Arts and Riverhead Rotary, and supports organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and Junior Achievement. He has received the Presidential Volunteer Award three times and was recognized as Man of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters in 2011. Bob resides in Manorville with his wife Laura and their two children and enjoys boating, golf, skiing, mountain biking, and photography.

Eugene Christensen is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Merrill and 15 years at Bank of America, N.A. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a seasonal rental property in Beckett, Massachusetts. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kerri Biondo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Riverhead, NY. She provides tailored financial advice and guidance to both individual and corporate clients. Kerri’s expertise spans various areas, including divorce transition and settlement planning, corporate and institutional benefit services, personal and corporate retirement planning, institutional and individual investment strategy, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and trust management. She also specializes in working with endowments, foundations, and non-profits, focusing on aligning growth goals and managing corporate cash reserves. Kerri holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her high school diploma at Rocky Point High School and an associate’s degree from Briarcliffe College. Fluent in English and Italian, she collaborates closely with her clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to support their long-term goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Kerri prioritizes being available to clients throughout different stages of their financial and personal journeys to help position their assets for both growth and risk mitigation. In addition to her professional role, Kerri is active in her community through volunteering, reflecting a deep commitment aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, reading, soccer, and spending time with her family.

Stephen Murray is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for a personal estate and works as a golf caddy on weekends. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Scott Neuberger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in January 2018 to continue a family legacy of providing wealth-building and retirement strategies to families, along with access to co-fiduciary services for 401(k) plans. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, and retirement income. Scott holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master's degree from New York University. He is associated with professional organizations such as FDU Men's Lacrosse and Sigma Chi. Outside of his professional work, Scott participates in community activities such as Movember. His personal interests include baseball, ice hockey, soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Kristina Clemenz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Agne Rakauskas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides goals-based wealth management services to families, accomplished professionals, and business owners. Agne’s approach centers on understanding each client’s full financial picture to develop personalized strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term objectives. Her areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning, and managing new wealth. Agne collaborates with a team of specialists to recommend financial strategies tailored to clients’ unique circumstances and to adjust those plans over time as needed. Agne holds a Bachelor's Degree from St Joseph's College and a Master's Degree from Hofstra University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates professionally in both English and Russian. Outside of work, Agne enjoys activities such as cooking, gardening, hiking, painting, photography, running, skiing, tennis, and traveling.

Carl Neuberger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 40 years of experience in financial advising, focusing on delivering comprehensive wealth management tailored to clients' individual needs and goals. Carl emphasizes understanding clients' financial situations and priorities to develop flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Carl provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services through Bank of America. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University. Beyond his professional role, Carl is involved in volunteering with community organizations, reflecting Merrill's tradition of community participation. His personal interests include golfing, playing the guitar, reading, and spending time with his family.