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Richard Streett V is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2023 and focuses on retirement planning as well as assisting individuals and families with saving for college education and preparing for healthcare costs. Richard aims to help clients understand how various aspects of their financial lives interconnect to support their long-term goals. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Portfolio Management from Coastal Carolina University. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. Originally from Frederick, Maryland, he values staying connected to his community. In his free time, Richard coaches baseball at his former high school and participates in local running events such as 5Ks, 10Ks, and half-marathons.

Keenan Becker is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2012 and currently serves as a Senior Vice President based in Frederick, Maryland. His professional focus includes areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Keenan has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from West Virginia University. He is committed to helping clients clarify and prioritize their financial goals and translating complex financial challenges into clear and concise plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Keenan is involved with community organizations including Special Olympics Maryland and Habitat for Humanity. He enjoys cooking, golfing, ice hockey, traveling, and spending time with his family in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Davin Rudy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. He specializes in wealth management services including portfolio construction, education planning, liability management, tax minimization strategies, and cash management. Davin works closely with business owners, physicians, executives, individuals, and families across various stages of wealth. With over twenty-five years of experience in business and team management, Davin prides himself on being a dedicated professional and family man. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware and holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is proficient in both English and Spanish. Davin and his family have lived in Frederick, Maryland, since 2001. He is involved in community activities including Habitat For Humanity, FC Frederick, and Elite Feet Dance Studio. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys chess, drawing, football, genealogy, photography, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Larsen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on creating personalized financial strategies tailored to the individual goals and changing market conditions of his clients. His approach involves providing access to investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America to support his clients' wealth management needs. Matthew specializes in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. He works with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and their families to develop coordinated financial strategies that support their current lifestyle, retirement income, and legacy objectives. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Salisbury University and is a member of several professional organizations including Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Financial Management Association, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In February 2016, Matthew obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. He also holds designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys boating, golfing, ice hockey, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Annette Bratt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Annette utilizes the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address diverse aspects of her clients' financial lives, focusing on developing personalized financial strategies based on clients' individual goals. Annette began her career in wealth management at SunTrust in 2004 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland. She has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). A native of the Washington DC region, Annette lives in New Market, Maryland with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in local 5k and 10k charity runs, and traveling to O’ahu. She and her team are actively involved in community initiatives where they live and work.

Teri Houp is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Baldecchi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and prior experience at Atlas Container Corporation among other positions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sarah Godwin is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Her prior roles include positions at Magpie Fibers, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and SilverHaze Partners. Merrill 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.

Rikki Bowser is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Rikki works with clients to address complex financial challenges and help them optimize their resources for a better quality of life. Rikki's professional credentials include the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Rikki holds a Bachelor's Degree from UC Davis. No additional personal or community information is available.

Matthew Pereira is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of experience, including four years at Wells Fargo Bank N.A. prior to joining Merrill in 2020. He is based in Frederick, MD. 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 strategies for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients.

Tj Atkinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1988, also working at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an equestrian business and agricultural real estate ventures in Maryland. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alexander Israel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. His approach emphasizes simplifying complex financial decisions and focusing clients on their primary goals. He has experience in both the insurance and wealth management industries, offering a perspective that balances growth opportunities with protection and planning. Alexander works closely with clients on areas including retirement planning, saving for education, managing major life transitions, and overall financial guidance. His expertise encompasses college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional commitments, he engages in activities such as adventure sports, basketball, bowling, fishing, gardening, and skiing.

John Spahn is a financial advisor with Merrill in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donna Lail is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at M&T Bank and Bank of America, N.A. She is based in Frederick, MD. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Josephine Hoffman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been involved in the investments industry since 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2005. In her role, Josephine collaborates with individuals and businesses to pursue their financial goals, utilizing the banking services of Bank of America and Merrill’s investment resources to tailor investment strategies based on clients’ risk tolerance and objectives. Josephine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Pensacola Christian College and earned a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Liberty University. She has attained several professional designations, including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her areas of expertise include personal retirement planning, legacy planning, special needs planning strategies, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and retirement income. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Josephine is active in her community through volunteer work with organizations such as Frederick Baptist Church and The Scott Key Center. She is a member of The Scott Key Center and the Merrill Special Needs Network, supporting families of children with disabilities. Outside of work and community service, Josephine enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, engaging in outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and photography.