John McConnell is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Boskus Group, a financial advisory team based in Rogers, Arkansas, operating within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on relationship management, portfolio construction, and structured products to develop personalized wealth management strategies for his clients. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas Little Rock. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Prior to his advisory career, John was team captain of the Razorback tennis team and played professionally for several years. In addition to his professional work, John participates in community service consistent with the Merrill tradition of engagement. He enjoys golf, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Marjorie Richesin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience in financial services dating back to 1988. She began her career as a Corporate Bond Trader and liaison to Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Advisors, and later specialized in Middle Market Taxable Fixed Income at Lehman Brothers and Barclays. Since 2014, she has served as a Financial Advisor, focusing on personal planning and wealth management strategies to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Marjorie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the State University of New York system. She has earned professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification and the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) designation, qualifications that enhance her ability to support clients with matters such as divorce transition planning, college education planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. She is also a member of the Vistage professional organization. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Marjorie actively participates in community service as a board member of the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, a no-kill shelter dedicated to animal welfare. She enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in physical fitness, golfing, and other personal interests.

Joseph Boskus is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Joseph leverages investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their wealth management objectives. He holds the professional designations of Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Joseph earned his Bachelor's degree from Xavier University. Committed to community engagement, he dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Kathleen Verkamp is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides investment advice and financial solutions tailored to her clients' needs and lifestyles, focusing on services including mutual funds, annuities, and insurance to help meet various financial goals. Kathleen began her career in financial services as a short-term bond trader for a national broker-dealer and later served as director of strategy and new business development for several startups. After a period dedicated to raising her three children as a stay-at-home mother, she returned to the industry to assist clients with long-term financial planning, including saving for home ownership, college, and retirement. She holds a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in business administration from Xavier University. Kathleen holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She is also involved in her community, supporting organizations such as Blood Cancer United.

James Kuhn is a Senior Resident Director and Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Northwest Arkansas, serving as part of The Boskus Group. In his role, he focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners simplify their financial lives and reach their goals through a team approach. With over 13 years of experience as a Financial Advisor, James specializes in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his current role, he was founder and partner at Hotwire Design and Marketing Director at The Peel Compton Foundation in Bentonville. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Oklahoma State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He lives with his wife, Heidi, and their four children in Bella Vista, Northwest Arkansas, where they have been residents for over 20 years. James is involved in the local community, including participation with CAAIR and the I'll Fly Away Foundation. His interests include music, photography, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

Brian Upshaw is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been involved in finance since 2010 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2014. Brian works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop strategies and provide advice tailored to their short and long-term financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economy and Industry from the University of Arizona and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. Brian's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, and women and wealth. Prior to his career in finance, Brian served eight years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring with the rank of Sergeant in 2011. He is involved in community organizations such as the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Brian and his wife Alyssa have three children and enjoy spending time together supporting child-centered organizations and engaging in activities such as soccer and visiting the local library.

Robert Fleener is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing a wealth management experience tailored to entrepreneurs, executives, retirees, and their families, emphasizing exceptional service, professionalism, and transparency. Robert and his team employ a goals-based approach to wealth management, working to help clients achieve their objectives while minimizing risk. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Robert's role involves managing discretionary custom investment strategies and selecting from a wide range of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. Robert graduated from the University of Arkansas and maintains strong ties to the school and its community. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is proficient in Mandarin and English. In his free time, he enjoys golf, fishing, and following Arkansas Razorback Football.

Cameron Duncan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Northwest Arkansas. He helps clients and families achieve their financial objectives through personalized strategies that connect all aspects of their financial lives. Cameron's approach prioritizes understanding each client's unique situation to tailor solutions that address their specific goals. He specializes in education planning, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and philanthropic planning. Cameron is dedicated to providing tailored guidance in investments, retirement, and diverse financial strategies. His goal is to alleviate financial stress and support clients throughout their financial journey. Cameron holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance with a focus on Investment Banking and Data Analytics from the University of Arkansas. He has earned professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and actively participates in community organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association Arkansas Chapter, Bentonville Public Schools Foundation, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Lambda Chi Alpha, and LifeSource. Outside of work, Cameron enjoys baseball, basketball, camping, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, softball, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Alisha Priddy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over six years of experience in financial services. Prior to her current role, she spent 13 years in corporate America, developing leadership and client service expertise. This background informs her approach to helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate financial decisions. She focuses on areas including Corporate Benefits, Institutional Investment Consulting, Employee Financial Health, Managing New Wealth, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. Alisha's process emphasizes listening to clients to understand their unique goals and values, developing personalized strategies tailored to their circumstances. She joined Merrill Lynch for the opportunity to provide clients with expanded resources and comprehensive support. Alisha is committed to building lasting, trust-based relationships and views financial success as interconnected with her clients' achievements. Outside of work, her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, fishing, gardening, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Jacob Udell is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies by gaining a comprehensive understanding of their financial situations and priorities. He provides guidance on a range of topics including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses. Jacob collaborates with clients to establish short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals and serves as a resource for ongoing advice as their needs evolve. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jacob holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri Southern State University.