Cincinnati, OH Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,560

Across 3,165 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.

Based on Merrill

Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Based on Merrill

Location

Cincinnati OH

Advisors at this office

2

Advisors at this office

Meghan B

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Merrill

Meghan Broderick is an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where she has worked since 2007. She began her career after graduating from Indiana University with a Bachelor's Degree in 2009 and has experience working in both the Indianapolis and Cincinnati offices. Meghan focuses on building multi-generational relationships with families and assisting business owners with the structuring and servicing of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Her areas of client focus include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification, and the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™) designation. Meghan also holds professional titles including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is a graduate of Indiana University and attended Saint Ursula Academy for high school. Meghan is a member of professional organizations such as Business Networking International (BNI), Kenzie's Closet, and Pi Beta Phi Fraternity. Meghan lives in Cincinnati with her husband Adam and their two children. She actively volunteers with organizations including Freestore Foodbank, Kenzie's Closet, Our Daily Bread, and her women's fraternity Pi Beta Phi. Meghan enjoys spending time with her family and participating in activities such as biking, cooking, football, music, reading, traveling, and volleyball.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Parents Women Professionals

Elizabeth A

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Merrill

Elizabeth Armitage is the Resident Director at Merrill Wealth Management and serves as a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor. She has been with Merrill since 1983 and holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 66, 9, and 10. Elizabeth holds certifications such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She advises clients in areas including retirement planning, wealth structuring, retirement benefit consulting, and is also a licensed insurance agent. Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree from Smith College and graduated from Mariemont High School. She manages the implementation of proprietary financial strategies developed with her retired partner and focuses on corporate executive services, equity compensation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Elizabeth volunteers for the Junior League of Cincinnati, Indian Hill Schools, and Playhouse in the Park. She enjoys tennis, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Social Security optimization Executive Women Professionals Women's Finance Female Executives
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