Michael Reese is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2022 following four years as a financial advisor with Edward Jones. With over 26 years of experience in accounting and finance, including 12 years in CFO roles across manufacturing and private equity companies, Michael brings extensive expertise to his financial advisory practice. His background includes serving on fiduciary teams responsible for selecting investment options for company retirement plans. Michael works with clients of all ages and backgrounds, focusing on personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their full financial picture. His client focus areas include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University. A native Texan who grew up in Humble, Texas, Michael and his wife have lived in the Conroe area for over 25 years. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys racquetball, golf, pickleball, and spending time with their three adult children. Michael is also actively engaged in community volunteer work aligned with Merrill’s tradition of service.