Fairfield, CT 1499 Post Rd Office

Brian O'Connor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2007 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Long Beach Township, New Jersey. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michail Borisov is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2011 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Colin Nardi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for five years, applying his expertise to assist individuals and families in managing their wealth and making informed financial decisions. Since graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Providence College in 2021, Colin has developed customized financial plans, implemented tax-efficient wealth strategies, and aligned investment portfolios with clients' long-term goals. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Colin’s mission centers on building lasting relationships based on trust and personalized advice to help clients pursue their financial goals and long-term well-being. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, spending time with family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Kelley Mcwilliams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management that considers her clients' priorities, goals, and aspirations. Her approach incorporates an understanding of how life events, both planned and unexpected, can impact finances. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kelley held roles in institutional fixed income on the municipal desk at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, as well as positions in fixed income research at Rocaton Investment Advisors and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She graduated cum laude from Duke University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Her professional credentials include FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. Kelley lives in Darien, Connecticut with her three children. Her interests include spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Dennis Brown is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1994. He has progressed through various roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Vice President, and First Vice President, and has extensive experience working with employers and plan participants to develop retirement plans. His client focus includes corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Dennis holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University Maryland and his High School Diploma from Fairfield College Preparatory School. He has received recognition such as being named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2021, and has been awarded the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors accolade for five consecutive years through 2020. Dennis is involved in his community through participation in organizations including Al's Angels, Fairfield Preparatory School, and Team Woofgang. His personal interests include biking, boating, football, golfing, hiking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Manasevit Group, focusing on comprehensive wealth management processes tailored to meet the unique priorities of high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. Bruce's approach emphasizes listening and understanding clients' needs to provide personalized guidance for retirement funding, multi-generational wealth transfer, business exit planning, and goal-based investment solutions. Bruce began his financial advisory career in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Prior to this, he was President and CEO of his family's third-generation business. He holds an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Bruce has earned professional designations including Certified Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in community and professional organizations such as the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program, which he founded in 1998, and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Foundation, where he serves as an Emeritus Board Member. Bruce raised his two daughters as a single father after becoming widowed and enjoys spending time with his wife Maggie, playing tennis, and walking his dog in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Thomas Vacheron is a Private Wealth Advisor who leads Vacheron DiSabato & Associates at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1983 and founded his team, which specializes in creating comprehensive strategies for high net worth clients that encompass family wealth management, new wealth management, and portfolio management services. His team often addresses traditional wealth accumulation as well as executive stock options, philanthropic initiatives, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Vacheron has received recognition on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list annually from 2009 through 2025 and on Forbes' "America's Top Wealth Advisors" list from 2016 through 2026. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, class of 1983. Earlier in his career, Vacheron managed the Merrill Lynch office in Fairfield, Connecticut from 1989 to 1993. In terms of community involvement, Thomas Vacheron serves on the board of First Tee of Connecticut. His personal interests include biking, golfing, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

John Mc Elroy is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Connecticut and Trumbull High School. 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, and various institutional investors.

Steven Nussbaum is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in personalized retirement income planning, active portfolio management, and wealth preservation strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and retirement income. Steven holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and a Master's degree from Boston University. Steven resides in Westport, Connecticut with his wife, Susan. He is involved in the community as a member of the Westport Rotary Club. In his free time, he enjoys biking, golfing, and hiking.

Robert Tuzza is a Senior Financial Advisor and a partner of The K,B,T&J Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team that provides integrated wealth advisory solutions for institutions, families, and business founders and executives. Robert focuses on retirement plan consulting, collaborating with committees, HR leaders, and finance teams to support investment oversight, fiduciary practices, plan design, and employee education. His approach emphasizes simplifying complex decisions and enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of retirement programs. Robert's expertise extends to comprehensive personal financial planning, investment management, and advising entrepreneurial families and executives through business transitions such as growth, succession, and liquidity events. This allows him to coordinate institutional benefits with personal financial goals, supporting clients through various life and business phases. His mission centers on helping institutions thrive, employees build financial confidence, and families and founders achieve enduring outcomes. He started his career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008 while completing his Bachelor of Science at Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business, becoming a Financial Advisor in 2010. Robert holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Adviser (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) certifications. He is actively involved with his alma mater as a mentor in the Dolan School of Business Professional Development Series Program. Robert resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, with his wife and daughter and enjoys golfing and fishing.

Kenneth Bernheim is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With more than 25 years of experience, he advises families, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and senior corporate executives on comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and customized lending solutions. He focuses on integrating banking, investment management, and fiduciary capabilities to bring clarity to important financial decisions. Ken structures and implements strategies across liquidity management, fixed income and equity markets, and alternative investments. In his role, he coordinates access to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's commercial and investment banking teams as well as the firm's global markets platform. His areas of expertise include investment management, wealth transfer planning, and credit solutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ken lives in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife and their two college-aged children. He is actively involved in his community and serves as Vice Chairman of the Norwalk Community College Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time on Cape Cod.

William James III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A., including the U.S. Trust and Private Wealth Management divisions, since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor for two estate matters. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Christopher J. Kral is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1989 and has held various roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Vice President, First Vice President, and Senior Vice President. In his current role, he works with corporations, business owners, and executives to establish and support corporate retirement plans, and collaborates with clients on cash management and credit facilities for businesses. Chris has been recognized on the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisers list consistently, including in 2020 for the sixth consecutive year. He holds professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University. In addition to his professional work, Chris is a past member of the Patterson Club and is involved with the First Tee of Connecticut chapter. His personal interests include golf, skiing, fishing, and ice hockey. He resides in Fairfield, CT with his wife and their three children.

Gregory Romatzick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop customized wealth planning strategies tailored to their individual circumstances. His focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Gregory holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University, where he was a member of the rowing team. He resides in Shelton, Connecticut, with his wife, Lizette, and their two children, Oliver and Elodie. Outside of work, Gregory enjoys a variety of activities including swimming, biking, football, racquetball, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, volleyball, and woodworking.

Joseph Kemka is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on delivering customized financial strategies to help clients pursue their short- and long-term goals. His approach includes addressing a wide range of client needs such as estate planning, investments, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and retirement income. Joseph leverages extensive experience in financial services to advise clients, including those who have recently undergone business sales or liquidity events. He emphasizes understanding clients’ priorities to develop strategies tailored to their unique financial circumstances. He also integrates access to banking services focused on strategic and personalized financial guidance. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from Marist College and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).