Jose Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping professionals, business owners, executives, and families navigate the complexities of wealth management by integrating investment management, retirement planning, wealth transfer, and banking and lending strategies into coordinated financial plans. Fluent in English and Spanish, Jose takes a comprehensive approach to understand clients' goals, values, and long-term priorities. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jose earned his bachelor's degree from American University and completed his high school education at Carol Morgan School. He is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Raised in the Dominican Republic by parents with careers in banking, Jose developed an appreciation for guiding clients beyond transactions toward meaningful financial goals. He currently resides in Washington, DC, with his Standard Schnauzer, Mangu. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, horseback riding, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Timothy Veith is a Senior Financial Advisor with the VBC Group, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with ultra-high-net-worth clients to develop customized financial strategies and long-term initiatives aimed at growing and preserving their wealth. Timothy focuses on understanding clients' goals, concerns, and aspirations to create personalized wealth strategies that address the distinctive needs of multiple generations. He also contributes to portfolio management within the VBC Group by conducting research and implementing trading. Timothy began his financial services career in 2006 as a Registered Client Associate with Smith Barney and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from James Madison University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He specializes in areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Timothy resides in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and their three children.

Jennifer Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at UBS and roles in education at American University, Northwestern University, San Juan Hills High School, and Ladera Ranch Middle School. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniel Straub is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has worked alongside his mother, Elizabeth Shepard, to serve multiple generations of families, accomplished entrepreneurs, and professionals. Daniel's advisory approach focuses on addressing the complex financial issues faced by the career-building generation, emphasizing risk management, diversification, and personalized investment strategies. Daniel's expertise includes education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. He employs a systematic investment process that prioritizes quality investments and long-term planning. His commitment to outstanding client service is reflected in his goal to be the primary point of contact for all clients' wealth management needs. He earned dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Politics from Brandeis University. Outside of his professional work, Daniel is involved with Fizz Apparel. His personal interests include cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, knitting and crocheting, music, singing, skydiving, traveling, and woodworking.

Kristen Largay is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2022, she held roles at Ernst & Young and in athletics at American University. Outside of finance, she works part-time at Jaco Juice and Taco Bar in Washington, DC, where she prepares juices and smoothies. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James O'Sullivan is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the O'Sullivan Group, which offers customized investment services to domestic and international individual clients as well as various institutional clients. In his role, he is responsible for the overall investment process and portfolio construction. James began his career in Washington, D.C. in 1978 as a Registered Representative. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia, and he returned to Merrill Lynch in 2011. His FINRA registrations include series 5, 7, 8, 31, 63, and 65. James holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Law. James has been an active member of the Alexandria, Virginia community for over 30 years, serving as Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Chair of the Arlington/Alexandria Private Industry Council. He is also a member of the Federalist Society, the Alexander Hamilton Society, and a supporting contributor to the Center for New American Security.

Salman Alsaeede is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with high net worth individuals, families, and business entities to assess and evaluate their financial circumstances. He provides advice and makes recommendations tailored to their unique goals through customized solutions on a one-on-one basis. Salman focuses on executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He prioritizes understanding clients' perspectives to develop personalized strategies addressing short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He also connects clients to Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds a Master's Degree from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's Degree from Queen Mary University of London. Salman is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates fluently in English and Arabic. Outside his professional work, his personal interests include camping, chess, scuba diving, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

William Jeffery is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Washington, D.C. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Personal Investment Advisor, he focuses on developing strategies and recommendations tailored to high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses to help them meet both short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. William holds a Bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at North Carolina State University. Beyond his professional work, William is involved in community service, volunteering with organizations such as "A Place to Stand." His personal interests include adventure sports, billiards, boating, cooking, football, hunting, and watching movies.

Kevin Ramos is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Everett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Washington, D.C. He specializes in advising corporate retirement plans, professional firms, closely held corporations, and business owners, focusing on structuring and managing plans that maximize tax benefits for owners while enhancing employee benefits. Ron’s expertise includes implementing and optimizing tax-advantaged retirement plans such as 401(k), profit-sharing, and pension plans. He also advises on existing plans to identify opportunities for improved tax benefits and contribution strategies, develops tax-sheltering strategies for wealth accumulation, and coordinates plan administration to ensure compliance with ERISA and DOL regulations. Ron joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Ron enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Matthew Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who focuses on a planning-first approach to personalized wealth management, advising clients in areas including executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and trust and estate planning services. Matthew works closely with his clients to help them understand their current financial positions and to plan effectively for their long-term goals. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017, Matthew has developed expertise in a broad range of financial services such as investment management, banking and cash management, insurance services, long-term care planning, and customized lending through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and American Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he graduated magna cum laude. During college, he was a member of the men's varsity lacrosse team. Matthew maintains active involvement with several professional and alumni organizations including the College for Financial Planning, St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumni Association, and The Potomac School Alumni Association. He has participated in community events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse fundraising game for The Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys basketball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Dileep Nair is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving the planning and investment implementation needs of both international and U.S. wealth management clients. With over 20 years of experience, he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' long-term financial goals. Dileep leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to develop flexible strategies responsive to changing market conditions. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Maryland, a Bachelor's degree from Concordia University, and completed his secondary education at Selwyn House School. Dileep’s professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in both French and English. In addition to his advisory role, Dileep is engaged in community service, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community participation. His personal philosophy emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop individualized financial strategies.

Jane Gorey is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Equity Residential from 2017 to 2022. Outside of advising, she holds a 10% investment stake in a small barbecue restaurant but does not actively participate in its operations. 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 strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Charles King is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1983 and has also worked 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Elisebeth Driscoll is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she has held a long-term role at Bank of America. She is also an owner of a family investment business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jack Lvovsky is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Trustar Bank, and employment at Penn State University. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Kirvan is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 35 years of experience in the financial service industry. He leads the Kirvan Pierce Sweeney Group, a ten-member team focused on holistic wealth management centered around comprehensive planning. Michael specializes in working with multi-generational families, business owners, and retirees to preserve and grow wealth across generations. He provides tailored strategies that align with long-term financial goals, assisting clients in managing liquidity events, planning for retirement, and creating lasting legacies. Michael works closely with a team of specialists to offer customized financial planning, investment management, tax-efficient strategies, and estate planning services. Utilizing the extensive resources of Merrill and Bank of America, he delivers a holistic approach designed to address clients' immediate needs and long-term objectives. Michael holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Loyola University Maryland. In addition to his professional commitments, Michael is involved in community activities such as serving as Chair of the National Day of Service at Gonzaga College High School. His affiliations include Gonzaga College High School, Loyola University Maryland, and the Boy Scouts of America/Scouts BSA. He resides in Kensington, Maryland with his wife Kathy, who works with the team three days a week.

George Seals Jr. is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Washington, DC. Since 2000, he has provided financial advice to individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives. He specializes in guiding clients through liquidity events, executive compensation, retirement planning, charitable giving, and multigenerational wealth transfer. Additionally, as a designated Merrill Sports & Entertainment Advisor, George works with athletes, entertainers, coaches, agents, and industry executives to address the unique financial considerations in their careers. George earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Virginia and completed advanced financial coursework at Georgetown University. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designations. He is also affiliated with the Virginia Athletic Foundation. Residing in Arlington, Virginia, George is involved in his community through coaching youth sports and volunteering with scouting programs. He and his wife, Laura, have four children.

Justin Wasfy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2006 after completing an internship during college. Justin offers financial strategies to high net-worth individuals and business owners, focusing on understanding their financial priorities and creating customized strategies to pursue their financial and life goals. Justin's approach is grounded in a goals-based wealth management process that incorporates time-tested investment principles while allowing flexibility to adapt to changing economic conditions. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Trinity College. Beyond his professional role, Justin has been involved in community activities such as volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters and coaching youth lacrosse teams. He serves as an alumni board member of his high school and conducts an annual financial literacy seminar at a local high school. Justin resides in Great Falls, Virginia with his wife, children, and their dog.

Alisa Loutsik is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Washington, DC. She works with high net worth families to help preserve, grow, and transfer wealth through a holistic approach to financial life management. Her client focus areas include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving women and wealth. Before joining Merrill, Alisa was a Senior Vice President and Private Banker with Citi Law Firm Group in Washington, DC, where she supported law firms and senior partners in financial and retirement planning, financing, and cash flow management. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University. Residing in Vienna, VA with her husband and two children, Alisa speaks three languages. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.