Chattanooga, TN 2 Union Sq Office

Mark Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at both Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith and Bank of America, N.A. since 2007 and 2011, respectively. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Meredith Bell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2000. 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 developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lacey Atwell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years at Merrill and 2 years of industry experience. She is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amanda Calvert is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Chattanooga, TN. She has nine years of experience at Merrill and previously worked at Clarksville Academy. 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 individual and institutional clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Chyna Bacchus is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in retirement planning and guiding clients through complex financial decisions with clear, collaborative, and personal strategies. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Chyna earned her Bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University. Her approach centers on understanding clients' goals, values, and concerns to develop wealth management strategies that align with their objectives. Her areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Outside of her professional work, Chyna is involved with the Watson Grove Baptist Church and contributes to community organizations such as the Second Harvest Food Bank and the University School of Milwaukee Alumni Board. Her personal interests include cooking, football, reading, spending time with family, and volleyball.

Thomas Hammel is a Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. He specializes in areas such as Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Philanthropic Planning. Tom joined Merrill Lynch in 1993 after earning his Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His approach emphasizes accessibility, knowledge, and experience to help clients make important financial decisions. Outside of his professional role, Tom is involved in his community as an assistant wrestling coach at CCS High School and serves on the Church Finance Council at Woodland Park. He enjoys boxing, hunting, painting, reading, woodworking, and spending time with his wife and two daughters in East Brainerd, Tennessee.

Richard Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2014 and previously worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance for one year. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Riley Stafford is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in guiding young professionals, families, and retirees through personalized, long-term financial strategies. He focuses on building confidence in clients' financial lives by creating customized plans that address their goals and values, with an emphasis on generational wealth and legacy building. Riley holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Tennessee System. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He works collaboratively with a team possessing over 100 years of combined experience to provide comprehensive planning support. Outside of his professional role, Riley is involved with community organizations such as the East Tennessee Alliance for Animals and Habitat for Humanity. His personal interests include boating, music, photography, reading, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Vince Stafford is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients pursue their personal financial goals by creating personalized wealth management plans that consider individual priorities and long-term aspirations. Vince approaches wealth management with attention to multiple factors including clients' balance sheets, risk tolerance, family dynamics, and evolving fiscal conditions, aiming to deliver clear and transparent guidance. He brings professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Vince holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His work philosophy emphasizes hard work, consistent communication, and ongoing stewardship to support clients in achieving their life and legacy objectives.

Craig Seyfert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He employs a comprehensive, planning-based approach to wealth management, leveraging insights from Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with clients’ long-term goals. With 25 years at the firm, Craig specializes in corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, institutional investment consulting, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. His expertise extends to retirement planning and consulting for defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Craig holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Craig participates actively in his community, volunteering with organizations such as the Chattanooga Food Bank and Susan G. Komen. Outside of his professional responsibilities, his personal interests include hunting, ice hockey, skiing, and traveling.

Angela Spurling is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1989 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. from 2025 to present. Angela is a member of Air 911 Heating & Cooling LLC, an HVAC company established for estate purposes. 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, and institutional investors.

Connie Best is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009. Prior to that, she was with Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, utilizing model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Snider is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2011 and has since managed a disciplined planning process for his team, focusing on personalized client recommendations. Adam works to ensure that asset allocation and portfolio strategy function together to help clients achieve their financial goals. Adam holds both a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an M.B.A. in Finance from Middle Tennessee State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Residing in Dunlap with his wife Kendall and their three children, Gideon, Elizabeth, and Moses, Adam participates in personal interests such as hiking, playing musical instruments, team sports, and volunteering at his church.

Andrea Anderson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management solutions. She is a member of The Anderson Group, which collectively brings over 50 years of experience serving families in the Chattanooga and Cleveland area. Andrea's work focuses on areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Andrea began her career in the financial industry in 2005, progressing through roles including intern, receptionist, operations and compliance, financial advisor assistant, team financial advisor, and now senior financial advisor. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a minor in Psychology from Georgetown College and earned an MBA from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Andrea is also a Junior League of Chattanooga Sustainer and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of her professional work, Andrea enjoys travel and staying active, with interests that include basketball, bowling, boxing, football, golfing, hiking, and ice hockey. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Kevin, and they have two dogs. Andrea values connecting with clients personally and professionally to help simplify their financial lives.

Ashlee Wallick is an International Wealth Advisor specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals and families. She focuses on providing personalized attention through a disciplined investment process tailored to clients’ unique goals and priorities. Ashlee’s areas of expertise include international wealth management, family wealth strategies, corporate executive services, and education planning. Ashlee holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and maintains Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations as well as the 215 insurance license. She earned an Associate's Degree from University Jose Miguel Carrera in Chile and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ashlee resides in Coral Gables, Florida.