Fort Lauderdale, FL Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,562

Across 3,167 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.

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Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

Fort Lauderdale FL

Advisors at this office

3

Advisors at this office

Susana L

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Merrill

Susana Lugones is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Group in Princeton, NJ. She holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Susana is part of the Merrill Lynch team and has been with the firm since 2002. With over 34 years of experience in the financial services industry, Susana works with a diverse client base including individuals, families, small business owners, and corporate executives. She employs a collaborative approach to selecting investment strategies, leveraging the expertise of Merrill and Bank of America specialists in areas such as Trust & Estate, Insurance, Lending, Banking, and Corporate Retirement Planning. Susana follows a disciplined four-step wealth management process involving establishing client objectives, setting strategies, implementing recommendations, and reviewing progress. Susana holds a High School Diploma from Bensalem High School. She resides in Yardley, Pennsylvania with her husband and enjoys spending personal time gardening, cooking, and reading.

Wealth management Approaching retirement Established Professionals Parents
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Sarah O

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Merrill

Sarah Oseroff is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, following a prior role at Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a small technology support and digital advertising business, though it is currently inactive. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Jacob F

Series 66

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Merrill

Jacob Feldman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Lauderdale, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America since 2019 and has been with Merrill since 2019 as well. Jacob was involved in student activities at the University of Florida from 2017 to 2019. 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 institutions, including pension plans and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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