Charlotte, NC 100 N Tryon St 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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Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

100 N Tryon St, Flr: 20, Bank of America Corporate Center

Charlotte NC 28255

Advisors at this office

26

Advisors at this office

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Jason F

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Jason Farouk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Bank of America, The Vanguard Group, Citizens Securities, and Santander Securities. 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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Kimberly Ann L

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Kimberly Ann Loughlin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as executor and power of attorney for her parents. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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David T

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

David Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Thomas Relaxation Sanctuary LLC, a business involved in tax preparation and administrative duties. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Zachary S

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Zachary Stephan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Bank of America. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Sean O

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Sean Olert is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Sharon M

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Sharon Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Trinity University’s Board of Visitors, participating in initiatives related to student body diversity and faculty recruitment. 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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Nimisha G

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Nimisha Gohil is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for Walmart’s Spark App and is involved in administrative support for Verti LLC as well as management duties at Phillion LLC, a rental property management business. 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, combining asset allocation and trading support.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Patrick K

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Patrick Kitson is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group for seven years and Western Governors University for two 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 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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Kevin S

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Kevin Sexton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Silver Moss Management LLC, which provides commercial real estate transaction advisory and property management services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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D'arcy H

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

D'arcy Henson is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating under the FSA designation. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to support their unique ambitions. His approach encompasses a range of personal goals, including funding education, planning for retirement and potential healthcare costs, and establishing long-term family objectives. With a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas System, D'arcy integrates clients' personal perspectives and priorities into transparent wealth planning processes. He is committed to simplifying the complexities of investing and connecting all aspects of clients’ financial lives to help them focus on and pursue their most important goals.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Medicare planning Wealth management
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Lisa M

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Lisa Marino is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BOFA Securities, Inc. since 2023, following prior roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2023 and a position at Grand Canyon University from 2017 to 2019. 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 teams and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Lina C

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Lina Clarke is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Deutsche Bank Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Clarke has been with Merrill since 2019. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Nicholas C

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Nicholas Crawford is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 16 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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 strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers, serving 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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Kimberly S

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Kimberly Speer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Steven P

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Merrill

Steven Politowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2014, except for a brief period in 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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