Dallas, TX Ross Ave Office

Kaitlyn Barrett is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides financial advisory services to clients, assisting them in managing their wealth and financial planning. Kaitlyn holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma. Her educational background supports her role in delivering financial solutions and guidance to her clients.

Julian Puhringer is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Julian completed an Accredited Certificate Program from New York University.

Chelsea Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at UBS Financial Services 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

James Benton is a Wealth Management Advisor and a partner of The Group AG, a multi-generational team of collaborative financial advisors. He serves a select group of families, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, focusing on helping them pursue their financial goals through thoughtful advice and a disciplined approach. James operates within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging its vast resources to provide comprehensive services. James holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). His expertise includes areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, institutional and corporate benefit services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, and sports & entertainment. In addition to his professional pursuits, James is involved with Dallas Animal Services. His approach emphasizes collaborative planning, multigenerational experience, and committed stewardship to serve clients effectively.

Sean Cates is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a partner of The Rose Cates Stein Group. Since joining Merrill in 2011, Sean and his advisory team have focused on developing strategies and providing advice tailored to high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses to support both short- and long-term planning objectives. He has specialized experience in serving the special needs community and families with disabilities, offering customized recommendations to meet each client’s unique planning requirements. Sean began his career in financial services in 1998, with experience at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America before joining Merrill Lynch. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Entrepreneurship from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business. Professionally, he holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as a Texas Group 1 Health, Accident and Health Insurance license. Sean has also served as Co-Chair of Bank of America’s North Texas Disability Action Network and has been recognized as a North Texas Future Leaders Graduate. In addition to his advisory work, Sean has delivered financial literacy education through organizations such as Operation Hope, Junior Achievement, and the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services’ DREAM program. He actively volunteers with several charitable organizations including March of Dimes North Texas, Make-A-Wish of North Texas, Special Olympics of Texas, Donate Life, Southwest Transplant Alliance, Southwest Transplant Foundation, and Best Buddies Texas, where he previously served on the advisory board. He resides in McKinney, Texas, and is the father of his son Carter, a multivisceral, five-organ transplant recipient.

Grant McVeigh is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with individuals and families to create personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Grant provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, saving, and access to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America specialists. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Grant holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Grant earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, he maintains strong ties to the community. Outside of his professional work, Grant spends time with his family and friends, travels, attends Dallas sporting events, and supports the Texas Longhorns during football season. His approach focuses on understanding what matters to clients and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial objectives.

Joe Di Caro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1987. He has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Aldo Marsiglia is an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Miami. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005, overseeing portfolio strategies for ultra-high net worth families both in the United States and internationally. Aldo is also a co-founder of the SIGMA Group. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Aldo earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Florida. He is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Matthew Milner is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing financial planning, investment strategy, and wealth preservation services, emphasizing building genuine relationships by understanding clients’ values and goals. His approach includes offering ongoing clarity, guidance, and support through every stage of a client's financial journey. Matthew's experience includes analytical roles within technology and real estate organizations, which contribute to his disciplined yet personal approach. His expertise covers areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Matthew is also affiliated with the professional organization Alpha Kappa Psi and is involved in community organizations including the Alzheimer's Association, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, and Jewish Family Services.

Bikram Mehta is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Bikram holds a Bachelor's Degree from Y C College of Engineering and a Master's Degree from Symbiosis Institute of Management Sciences. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bikram follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Paul Blage is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's priorities, considering factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Paul provides access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as banking convenience and lending solutions through Bank of America. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Methodist University. Paul’s approach centers on helping clients manage their wealth by creating strategies adaptable to changing market conditions to pursue their financial goals.

Robert Teal is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Hodges Capital Management, Beacon Pointe Advisors, and a business in cinema services. He has also worked in education at Texas Tech University and two high schools. Merrill provides managed account services primarily 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.

Robert Hendren Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1986 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Lance Stanchel Skyler is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill during his financial services career. Outside of advising, he is involved in a business buying and selling used cars and works as an armed security guard. 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.

Jose De Paz Cuevas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advisory services to clients, utilizing his expertise in wealth management. Jose communicates proficiently in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse client base. Further details regarding his experience, education, or personal interests have not been provided.