Alpharetta, GA Avalon Blvd Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,545

Across 3,141 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model‑based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal Chief Investment Office (CIO) teams and third‑party style managers and implements trading, account administration and custody support for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations and charitable organizations.

Portfolio implementation varies by Strategy: some are model‑based where MAA implements CIO or style manager models, while others authorize third‑party Discretionary Managers to execute trades directly; the CIO also uses strategic and tactical asset allocation and offers “tax aware” versions of related strategies for higher tax‑sensitivity investors. Cash allocations are typically swept through the Bank’s Cash Sweep Program or invested in money market alternatives, and clients can request reasonable investment restrictions (which MAA may accept or decline and may have limited effect where Funds are used).

Several features in the brochure distinguish Merrill from many peers: as part of the Bank of America group it has affiliates that operate in swaps and derivatives markets and it has disclosed planned arrangements to receive “Support Fees” and to offer optional Data Analytics to third‑party firms beginning January 1, 2027 (the brochure notes Merrill will not receive Support Fees for accounts enrolled in the SPS Program). The firm also discloses multiple SEC administrative orders and related enforcement matters (including a 2025 order with a $25 million civil penalty related to cash sweep disclosures), and the Program materials do not present the SPS service as a source of standalone financial planning.

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Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

10000 Avalon Blvd

Alpharetta GA 30009

Advisors at this office

97

Advisors at this office

Ryan D

Series 63, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Ryan Dolar is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 15 years of experience delivering customized financial planning and advice to individuals, families, and business owners. His expertise encompasses various facets of wealth management including risk management, retirement planning, banking and lending, portfolio construction, tax minimization strategies, trust and estate planning concepts, as well as distribution advice in retirement. Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Georgia Southern University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professional and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans tailored to their goals, family needs, and aspirations. He resides in the Laurel Springs Golf Community in Suwanee, Georgia, with his wife Kimberly and their two children, Hudson and Margo. Ryan enjoys playing golf and tennis and values spending time with his family. He is a member of Northpoint Community Church and a long-time Atlanta Falcons season ticket holder.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting Parents

Joseph W

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Joseph Wilber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Joseph works with individuals and families to help them accomplish their financial goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Joseph is involved in community and volunteer activities including the Atlanta Outdoor Club, Northside Youth Organization where he helps coach a youth baseball team, the UGA Mentorship Program, and the UGA Alumni Association. He lives in Brookhaven with his wife and enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as activities such as baseball, billiards, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Tax strategies for small businesses General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Parents Young Families
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Christina P

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Christina Patel is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Boulevard Homes and Keller Williams Buckhead and spent six years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Christina is also the registered agent of CP Real Estate LLC, an entity formed for real estate activities; she currently holds an inactive real estate license. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Isabell L

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Isabell Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been active in the financial services industry since 2012, focusing on developing potential solutions and providing investment guidance tailored to individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Isabell holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Marshall University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She brings a collaborative approach to financial planning, aiming to create personalized plans designed around clients' lives, families, goals, and aspirations. Outside of her professional role, Isabell, along with her husband Mat and their two children, live in Alpharetta, GA. She is active in the community, supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, International Charter School of Atlanta, and United Futbol Academy. Her interests include soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Women Professionals Married/Couples/Partners Parents

H F

Series 63, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

H Farris is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals, focusing on areas such as corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Farris is committed to understanding each client's unique financial situation and works one-on-one to create flexible solutions that reflect their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment objectives. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Farris earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wittenberg University. His community involvement includes participation with the Boy Scouts of America. Outside of his professional role, Farris enjoys golfing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Family Business Business ownership considerations Parents Women Professionals
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Omprakash S

Series 63, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Omprakash Singh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Singh Realty Group, which invests in commercial real estate. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Andrew L

Series 63, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Andrew Lee is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for several non-investment related entities. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring through multiple program strategies and integrates tax-efficient capabilities and capital-markets support through its affiliation with Bank of America.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Amanda M

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Amanda Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and previously held positions at Georgia Perimeter, Chick-Fil-A, and Starbucks. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Christa O

Series 63, Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Christa Ortwein is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2016 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Secretary for Event Driven Corporation, a computer and IT services firm based in Alpharetta, GA. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Kendall R

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Kendall Redmon is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, Kendall worked at American Global LLC and has experience in education, including roles at the University of Alabama and The Woodlands High School. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Damon L

Series 63, Series 65

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Damon Limberis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1987, serving a diverse client base including corporate executives, retirees, business owners, successful professionals, athletes, and individuals with sudden wealth. Damon specializes in areas such as corporate executive services, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. He holds several FINRA registrations including Series 6, 7, 31, 63, and 65, and professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Damon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Florida. He worked for two years as a research biologist with Bayer Chemical before transitioning into wealth management. He is actively involved in professional organizations including The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association and the University of Florida Regional Council. Damon contributes to his community through roles such as Secretary for AHEPA's One Housing Program in Atlanta and as an intake caseworker with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He has also coached children's soccer for six years. Residing in Alpharetta with his wife Meredith and their three children, Damon applies his strong family orientation to his work, emphasizing customized financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique family dynamic and goals. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys fishing, gardening, golfing, hiking, hunting, and skiing.

Wealth management Multi-generational wealth transfer Business ownership considerations Executive Parents Women Professionals

Jolene A

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Jolene Abney serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates with individuals, families, and organizations to provide financial advice centered on retirement planning, education funding, wealth transfer, and wealth preservation strategies. In her role, she utilizes Merrill's wealth planning tools to help clients manage investment risk and develop effective cash flow strategies focused on long-term financial goals. Jolene holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She earned a master’s degree from the Oklahoma State University System and a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern University. Her client service areas include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Services for Endowments, Foundations, and Non-profits, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Small Business Strategies. Outside of work, Jolene enjoys biking, boating, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, running, scuba diving, soccer, and spending time with her family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting
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Eliana P

Series 63, Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Eliana Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. 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, and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Alexander D

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Alexander Duhaime is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2016 and focuses on building trustworthy relationships with affluent families. He assists clients in developing holistic wealth plans centered around their short, intermediate, and long-term financial goals. His client focus areas include Personal Retirement Planning, Sports & Entertainment, and Retirement Income. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of West Georgia. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Alexander is involved with the Georgia English Bulldog Rescue. He also enjoys golfing, hiking, and running.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy

Luke S

Series 66

Alpharetta, GA

Merrill

Luke Snider is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a member of the Snider Team. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2009 after graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Luke has over 15 years of experience in wealth management, focusing on areas such as college education planning, international wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Luke holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) from the Investments & Wealth Institute, Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has been recognized by Forbes on the 2023 list of "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" and as a member of The Snider Team on the 2023 and 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" lists. Outside of his professional work, Luke is an active member of Buckhead Church and the GT Mentor Jackets. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Lilian and enjoys football, woodworking, yoga, and spending time with his family. He also serves as a small group leader and volunteer at Buckhead Church and maintains connections within the Georgia Tech community.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Business exit / sale strategy Women Professionals Approaching retirement Female Executives Young Families Mid-Career Professionals
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