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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,610

Across 3,249 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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Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

23 Main St

Andover MA 01810

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Joseph S

Series 66

Andover, MA

Merrill

Joseph Surace is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Curry College. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Mathew S

Series 66

Andover, MA

Merrill

Mathew Silvagnoli Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and LGA, LLP CPAs & Business. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a bartender at Four Oaks Country Club. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Jeffrey F

Series 63, Series 65

Andover, MA

Merrill

Jeffrey Ferrante is a financial advisor with Merrill in Andover, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 1986 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a meditation and Reiki healing practice. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Melissa T

Series 66

Andover, MA

Merrill

Melissa Tulley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill 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 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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Sondos A

Series 66, Series 63

Andover, MA

Merrill

Sondos Abedallah is a financial advisor with Merrill in Andover, MA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Citizens Bank, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and Santander Bank. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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