Charlotte, NC N College St Office

Michael Jones Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2010. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient investment strategies and integrates closely with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Mason Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon at Newsong Church and leads domestic and international ministry trips focused on discipleship. 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.

Filip Sokolovski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017 and had a prior role at Uber Technologies. He serves as a board member for the Hawthorne/Tremont Square homeowners association, overseeing the annual budget and neighborhood maintenance. 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 institutional investors.

Ericka Robinson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Robinson also works part-time as a delivery driver for Uber Technologies Inc. and DoorDash Inc. 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 various institutional investors.

Benjamin Mayo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and service positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Chick-fil-A. 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.

Taylor Stevens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2016 as part of the Wright Beach & Associates team. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in navigating financial complexities related to career shifts, business transitions, retirement, family growth, and evolving goals by providing personalized and adaptable wealth strategies. Taylor holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation, which provide him with specialized knowledge in financial planning and business transition strategies. His expertise includes areas such as education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Taylor graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Laine, their son Russ, and their pets. His personal interests include golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Marcus Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, SpreeSocial LLC, and TIAA-CREF. He is also the owner of Top Choice Group LLC, a for-profit holding company. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional investors.

Jasmine Mason is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, Mason is the general partner and managing member of Bare Scentials LLC, a candle and craft 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Christopher Bryan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting business owners, executives, and successful families. He focuses on retirement planning, exit planning, tax-smart wealth strategies, employee benefit plans, alternative investments, and liquidity management. Drawing from over 30 years of experience across corporate accounting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, retirement planning, and wealth management, Chris brings a comprehensive perspective to his clients' financial and business challenges. Chris holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers University and is a Certified Public Accountant. His professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to coordinate tax, estate, retirement, and exit-planning strategies, emphasizing proactive, year-round planning to improve financial outcomes. Outside of his professional role, Chris serves as Treasurer of Project 440, an organization dedicated to mentoring young musicians and promoting financial literacy among underserved youth and families in the Philadelphia region. He shares his time between the Philadelphia and Los Angeles markets, serving clients across 21 states.

Elverson Brown III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Raymond James & Associates. He serves on the advisory board of the Life and Breath Foundation, a nonprofit focused on funding research and awareness of sarcoidosis. 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, and institutions, with services including trading, account administration, and custody support.

Samantha Kingsley is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Bank of America. 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.

Paul Jennissen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co and LPL Financial. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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.

Kenneth Gray is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary for two family-owned home renovation businesses operated by his wife. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Benjamin Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016, working in Charlotte, NC. 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.

Katherine Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2019, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo. 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.