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George Bonikos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients build, manage, and optimize their wealth through clear and disciplined strategies tailored to their goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. George's approach is rooted in curiosity, discipline, and a drive for continuous improvement. He aims to be a trusted partner for clients navigating complex financial decisions and planning for their financial futures. George holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Hunter College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Mark Kritzer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and corporations across the United States. He brings over 30 years of experience to his role, guiding clients through complex financial decisions and helping them develop customized portfolios aligned with their unique goals and risk profiles. Mark’s approach centers on understanding each client’s concerns and aspirations, allowing him to craft tailored strategies for wealth preservation, growth, and distribution. Throughout his career, Mark has developed expertise in portfolio design, retirement strategies including 401(k) plans, trust and estate planning services provided through Bank of America Private Bank, 529 education plans, charitable giving strategies, and access to credit and lending via Bank of America, N.A. He integrates a client's investment portfolio within a broader context of financial planning, offering coordinated services that address cash flow, tax considerations, and long-term wealth transfer. Mark earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Real Estate from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Mark resides in Austin, Texas, where he enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, and traveling. He is also active in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service in the communities he serves.

Justin Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2012. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement portfolio management, trading, and custody support.

Tanisha Walter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she models sports equipment and clothing for Shop LC and serves as a mentor for youth involved with The Colours Program, a nonprofit organization. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Irosca Prado Jarquin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Austin, TX. She has experience working at Bank of America, Merrill, Axiom Bank, HR Block, and ACE Cash Express. Merrill 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.

Curtis Cuccia is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a relationship-first, active wealth manager, recommending financial and investment solutions closely aligned with the personal and business goals of his clients. Curtis partners with small businesses, professionals, and select families, delivering comprehensive and personalized analyses to support effective life planning. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Curtis spent nearly a decade in personal accounting, wealth management, and life insurance. This experience provides him with an extensive understanding of the unique challenges clients face, enabling him to connect with their personal concerns. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Curtis holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Southwestern University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Curtis enjoys baseball, basketball, billiards, chess, cooking, football, golfing, hunting, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Caleb Hulbin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He also provides access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Caleb holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas System. His approach centers on understanding what matters most to clients and their families to create tailored strategies for their financial objectives.

Michelle Graham is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She rejoined the firm in 2015 and has been working in the financial services industry since 2001. Michelle collaborates with clients to identify their life priorities and develops customized financial strategies tailored to their personal circumstances and unique perspectives. She is a specially qualified Portfolio Manager who manages Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Michelle holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Additionally, she is involved with Bounce Marketing & Events, LLC. Outside of her professional role, Michelle resides in Austin with her husband and their three children. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, music, reading, running, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, volleyball, and yoga.

Roger Berry is a Private Wealth Advisor and co-founder of Berry, Erbring, Gray & Associates, a Merrill Private Wealth Management team based in Austin. Since 2001, Merrill Private Wealth Management has been focused on serving the firm’s most affluent clients. Roger works closely with successful business owners, executives, and multi-generational families, assisting them with wealth growth, preservation, and transfer strategies. His practice emphasizes preparing clients for significant liquidity events, such as the sale or transfer of a business, while providing leadership and coordination throughout these processes. With over 25 years of experience, Roger specializes in family wealth management, portfolio management, and tax minimization strategies. He provides a thorough and integrated approach that connects clients’ wealth strategies with their estate plans, tax situations, and family dynamics, aiming to simplify financial complexity and optimize their financial lives. His credentials include a B.S. in Accounting from Miami University, a Master’s degree in Divinity from Trinity Seminary, and professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Roger lives in Austin with his wife Liz and their three adult children. His personal interests include golfing, tennis, and traveling.

Demetrius Lane is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who provides advice and guidance tailored to individual client goals and priorities. His approach emphasizes building strong relationships through trust and understanding what matters most to each client. He specializes in areas including college and education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Additionally, he holds professional designations as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Demetrius earned a Bachelor's Degree from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and an MBA from Maryville University of Saint Louis. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys activities such as basketball, bowling, boxing, chess, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Cathy Reed is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. 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.

Dylan Jennings is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Dylan Campbell is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bryan Mitchell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo, among others. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as President of the Meadowland Homeowners Association in Alvin, TX. 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, and institutions.

Jeffrey Waldrop is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2003 and 2011, respectively. 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.