Dearborn, MI Town Center Dr Office

Jennifer Sordyl is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ long-term financial goals. She works closely with clients across various focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and women and wealth initiatives. Jennifer employs a goals-based wealth management process to develop, implement, and review retirement planning strategies tailored to individual client needs. Jennifer joined Merrill in 2009 following her graduation from Central Michigan University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations, embracing the Merrill tradition of community participation. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys hiking, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family. She resides in downtown Detroit, where she explores the city and its dining scene.

Nicole Norris is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She guides clients through comprehensive wealth management strategies that begin with understanding their financial goals. Utilizing the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, she assists clients in addressing various aspects of their financial lives. Nicole began her career at Merrill in 1993 after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan Dearborn. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who can manage personalized strategies on a discretionary basis. In addition to her professional pursuits, Nicole is actively involved in the community, volunteering with organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan. Her personal interests include antiquing, bowling, cooking, gardening, genealogy, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Palmer Linder Group in Metro Detroit. She has more than 16 years of experience in the financial services industry, working with multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Angela focuses on comprehensive financial planning, including college education planning, retirement strategies, wealth management, and legacy planning, among other areas. Angela earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in 2014 and holds an Associates in Business from Henry Ford College. She and her team emphasize a disciplined, client-centered approach that prioritizes understanding each client's unique needs and engaging families in the financial decision-making process. Angela's practice extends beyond portfolio management to helping clients preserve wealth and plan for future generations. In addition to her professional work, Angela is active in her community and volunteers with several organizations including the Rotary Club of Dearborn and In Place of War USA, focusing on creative initiatives in conflict-affected areas. Her personal interests include cooking, genealogy, music, and photography.

Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Collins is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since 2006, he has provided customized wealth management advice, focusing on understanding his clients’ individual priorities and delivering strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. His practice areas include college and education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael resides in the Grosse Pointe area with his wife and three sons. He participates in community volunteer work consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Anthony Kallabat serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages over 15 years of experience in financial advising, having worked with both institutional and personal clients across banks and brokerage houses. His approach involves understanding clients' individual circumstances and goals to develop personalized financial strategies. Anthony holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute at the Wharton School of Business and has the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Davenport University. Anthony specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. He is recognized for combining his analytical skills with a client-focused approach to build customized portfolios tailored to individual needs and risk tolerances. Residing in Grosse Pointe Woods with his wife Vicky and their three children, Ben, Sophia, and Cole, Anthony is active in his community. He serves as a board member of the St. John Hospital Foundation and chairs the St. John Guild Golf Outing. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, ice hockey, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Christopher Mizzi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients develop comprehensive wealth plans that address their expenses, income, objectives, risk, and risk tolerance. He assists in implementing these plans by analyzing market conditions, investments, and related data to create strategies aimed at meeting clients' long-term financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Detroit. Christopher has earned the professional designations of Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, he participates in community service through volunteer efforts with local organizations.

Tanner Hamilton is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves clients as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. Tanner collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies for short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He offers guidance on a range of topics including investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness, and facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. Tanner's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). Tanner earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and is involved with the Infinite Multisport Triathlon Club. He also participates in community activities with Common Ground. In his personal time, Tanner engages in biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, soccer, swimming, and traveling. His approach to financial advising emphasizes understanding clients' priorities to create tailored strategies that adapt as their needs evolve.

Sidney Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Thompson held positions in education and retail, including roles at Wayne State University, Macomb Community College, and Target. 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.

Anthony Grose serves as Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he leads a practice centered on accountability, empathy, and trust. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies focused on wealth planning and cash flow management. His approach is grounded in understanding each client’s full financial picture and adapting strategies to evolving market conditions. Anthony specializes in serving endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as providing legacy planning, retirement income planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and support for clients managing new wealth. Anthony holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Michigan System. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) designations, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Anthony follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, his interests include cooking, football, reading, running marathons, and soccer.

Brock Becker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2003, he has focused on helping clients and their families develop goal-oriented strategies tailored to their personal and financial objectives. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Brock holds a bachelor's degree from Madonna University and holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He follows Merrill’s tradition of community engagement, volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, Brock enjoys biking, golfing, and soccer, and he and his family actively participate in soccer through playing, coaching, and volunteering.

Shane Moran is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after spending four years at a national accounting firm, where he developed strong client service and relationship-building skills. Shane focuses on Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, and Legacy Planning, assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies and tactical guidance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Michigan State University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to this, he attended Henry Ford College and Schoolcraft College without completing a degree, and graduated from Dearborn High School. Shane's experience includes a background in college basketball, reflecting his competitive spirit. Originally from Dearborn and now residing in Wyandotte, Shane is engaged in his local community as a member of his church. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys various sports such as basketball, golf, baseball, and football, along with cooking, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Tess.

Leonard Ligotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Damali Hall Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, N.A. 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.