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Samuel Gottesman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Prior to that, he was affiliated with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. beginning in 2010. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Roger Glasgow is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has concurrently been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 supported by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cynthia Mcgee is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2012 to 2022 before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board treasurer for the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition and is a board director for AREAA – DC Metro, a trade organization for real estate professionals. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Stefan Nicholas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an advisory board member for the nonprofit Community Foundation for Montgomery County. 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 individual, institutional, and charitable clients.

Sheila Stinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following roles at Pathstone Federal Street, GFO Advisory Services, LLC, and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as co-chair of the membership committee for the Washington DC Estate Planning Council. 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.

Uday Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of AALEAD, a charitable organization focused on community engagement, and is a limited partner in a family LLC for private investments. 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.

Courtland Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a limited liability company that rents vehicles through the TURO platform. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Boriana Bakaltcheva is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Corey Edwards is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has also maintained a role with Bank of America, N.A. since 1998. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients through managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates and offers multiple program strategies with an emphasis on tax-efficient investment management.

Anne Marie Guevarra is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 15 years of experience at the firm. She has three years of industry experience overall. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for her condo association in Washington, D.C. 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cynthia Straka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wachovia Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for her parents' estate. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.