Annapolis, MD 1 Park Pl Investment Solutions Group Office

Mark Mc Mullen is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2017 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. He also has prior experience with Nationwide Insurance and Salisbury 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, combining internal Chief Investment Office models and third-party managers.

Cullen Murray is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since joining the firm in 1993. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Towson University and maintains the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designations, and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute®. Cullen's expertise focuses on family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, philanthropic planning, and services tailored for endowments, foundations, and non-profit organizations. He works with individuals and non-profits to help them achieve their goals through wealth accumulation, distribution, charitable giving strategies, liquidity management, and investment strategies. Residing in Annapolis, Cullen is actively involved in the community. He serves as a board member of the Anne Arundel Community College Foundation and as president and board member of the Friends of St. John's College. In his personal time, Cullen enjoys activities such as boating, golfing, running, scuba diving, surfing, swimming, and traveling.

Michelle Bowman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously operated a business under ScopeMicro DBA Michelle Jarboe Bowman. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Marsden is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client's unique financial goals and changing market conditions. His approach integrates investment insights from Merrill and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Scott's expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma from Haddon Township High School. Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys boating, drawing and sketching, hunting, ice hockey, skiing, and traveling.

Robert Whiteside III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Navy Federal Financial Group, Ameritas Investment Company, TIAA-CREF, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. His other business activities include co-owning a condo used for off-campus housing. 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.

Casey Thrush is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Annapolis. He works with both families and individuals to help them reach their financial goals through a disciplined long-term approach to wealth creation. Casey and his team focus on various client areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and sports and entertainment. Casey holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of New Hampshire, where he also played four years on the Men's Division I Ice Hockey team. Prior to college, he attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. After playing professional ice hockey for two years, he transitioned to financial advising and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role, Casey aims to help clients pursue their financial goals related to retirement, education, legacy, and healthcare planning. He and his team follow the Merrill tradition of community involvement, volunteering with organizations they serve. Outside of work, Casey enjoys football, golfing, ice hockey, fishing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family on the Eastern Shore where he grew up.

Cole Allsopp is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 and draws on his personal and professional experience owning and running a small business to guide clients through financial transitions, including moving from peak earnings to achieving financial well-being and independence. Cole’s areas of expertise include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Annapolis with his wife Liz and their daughter Vivien, Cole volunteers for local maritime organizations and spends his free time on the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends.

Ellen Shiery is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 15 years of experience in financial services, working with a diverse clientele including business owners, executives, real estate professionals, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds. Ellen specializes in assisting clients who are navigating significant life transitions such as retirement, divorce, and the sale of a business, offering expertise in areas like college education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Ellen holds a Bachelor's degree from Wesley College and multiple professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She emphasizes building trusted relationships through clear communication and education, ensuring clients understand the rationale behind financial decisions to help them feel informed and confident. Beyond her professional role, Ellen is actively involved in community organizations such as the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation, Junior League of Annapolis, and Anne Arundel Women Giving Together. Her personal interests include antiquing, cooking, genealogy, ice hockey, knitting and crocheting, reading, and traveling.

Madeline Moore is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2017 and has prior roles in university admissions and the restaurant industry. 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 a range of individual and institutional investors.

Andrew Mergler II is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with founders, senior executives, and professionals, particularly within the private equity-backed ecosystem, whose personal wealth has become complex due to significant financial events such as business sales, recapitalizations, equity compensation, or concentrated stock holdings. His expertise includes concentrated, illiquid, and complex financial scenarios, focusing on areas such as corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Andrew utilizes Merrill’s proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis™ tool to evaluate clients' entire financial picture and assist with advanced tax mitigation strategies, estate and wealth transfer planning, tax-efficient diversification of concentrated equity, executive compensation and options analysis, liquidity and capital call planning, and philanthropic planning. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and has earned professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Cynthia Barbieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, Barbieri serves as an advisory board member for Anne Arundel County CASA, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports abused and neglected children involved in juvenile court proceedings. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Daniel Lundeen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has worked at Merrill since 2015, as well as at Bank of America and WBAL. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a spotter for Baltimore Ravens home games, assisting with radio broadcasts through the Hearst Corporation. 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.

Joseph Boone is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2002 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management the same year. His work centers on developing strategies and providing investment guidance tailored to individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their financial objectives. Boone’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He leads The Boone Group, which emphasizes a planning-based practice focused on client needs and community involvement. Joseph holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Longwood University. A lifelong resident of Annapolis, Joseph Boone lives with his wife, Traci, and their two children. He is active in the community, supporting various local non-profits, and participates in activities such as running, skiing, and soccer.

Henry Filter III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1996 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Jesse Boyd Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1993, concurrently working 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, with portfolio implementation that includes strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.