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Todd Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Queen Anne Little League, overseeing the teen umpire program, and volunteers monthly with Banchero Disability Partners, a charitable organization supporting adults with developmental disabilities. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Curtis Geathers Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Girard Wood Products, The Wave Car Wash, Domino’s Pizza, and the University of Puget Sound. 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 individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Ileana Monico Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America for five years. 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, and institutions.

Jeffrey Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a sole proprietorship focused on hobby farm activities and has ownership interests in several private property-related LLCs. 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.

John Allison is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado and has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, John enjoys biking, boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, running, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Benjamin Duenwald is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 1998 and holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is the founder of the Exit Planning Institute's Washington chapter and works closely with business owners to assist in planning and executing business sales. Benjamin graduated from the University of Washington Business School with a focus on Finance. His expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He approaches client relationships through listening, understanding, and collaboration. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin and his wife, Sarah, a couple with two young children, enjoy traveling the Northwest and engaging in outdoor activities such as fishing, golf, skiing, and river rafting. He is also involved in professional organizations such as Girls Inc. PNW and the Washington Exit Planning Chapter.

Rob Brewer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and also has affiliations with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services dating back to 2002. Brewer serves as manager of a mental health private practice entity supporting his wife’s psychiatric practice. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Matt Bridge is a Private Wealth Advisor with KBB Wealth Management within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor for more than 28 years, focusing on serving corporate executives and officers. Matt and his team work with families to address complex wealth management planning issues including designing tailored goal-based financial strategies, concentrated stock strategies, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and personal banking and lending options from Bank of America. Matt holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and a Bachelor's degree from Washington State University. His areas of focus include cash flow planning, asset and liability management, global diversification strategy, financial risk control, charitable giving strategy, family legacy planning, pre-liquidity planning, and strategies for concentrated positions and stock options. In addition to his professional work, Matt has been involved in his community through roles such as president for McGilvra Soccer and coaching youth sports teams. He enjoys biking, music, running, skiing, and traveling.

Ian Hagley is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Goldman Sachs, and the University of Washington. He serves as a board member of the Woodland Park Zoo, a nonprofit focused on wildlife conservation and community engagement. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Trong Pham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing comprehensive financial services to executives, physicians, and business owners. He employs a methodical and analytical approach to financial planning, focusing on complex cases and delivering customized advice in areas such as cash management, lending services, asset allocation, and portfolio management. Trong holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and a Master's Degree from City University of Seattle. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has a background as a corporate executive and engineer. His expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. Committed to community involvement, Trong serves as the President of the Greater Seattle Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and co-founded the Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Coalition. He has also held board positions with organizations including SEAFAIR. His community activities extend to participating in film production, food bank services, and various community events.

Kate Becherer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, together 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alan Lubner is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. He serves a select group of individuals and families, focusing on unifying multiple aspects of their financial lives. His client base primarily consists of senior executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners, many of whom he has advised for decades. Alan's practice emphasizes deep analysis, precise execution, and strategic direction tailored to the significant wealth and unique challenges his clients face. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alan earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Witwatersrand. In recognition of his work, Forbes named him one of the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2020 and 2021. Beyond his advisory role, Alan participates actively in his community. He serves on the board of an artist residency program, Willapa Bay AiR, and volunteers with local food banks and organizations aiding the homeless. Personal interests include sailing, where he competes in offshore races such as the Tranpac and Pacific Cup, car collecting, and spending time with his family.

Laura Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010 and has been with Key Investment Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a private beach property rental jointly owned with her husband. 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.

Michael Holt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Griffin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley, spanning various advisory and private banking positions since 2016. 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.