Gilbert, AZ E Rivulon Blvd Office

Michael Plesh is a Wealth Management Advisor specializing in retirement planning and tax-efficient wealth management services. He works primarily with successful professionals approaching retirement, helping them assess their readiness and develop strategies to generate income, manage Social Security benefits, and minimize taxes. His expertise centers on the Personal Wealth Analysis® process, which he developed to help clients piece together their financial puzzles and create straightforward, understandable plans. Michael holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and the Personal Investment Advisor credential. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern Maine. Additionally, he has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Based in Gilbert, AZ, Michael serves clients nationwide through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Ron Mabry is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a team member since 2001. Beginning his career in the Phoenix office, he held various roles focused on customer service before becoming a registered Financial Advisor in 2006. In 2008, he transferred to the Mesa Branch to work alongside his father as part of the Mabry Group. Ron specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He employs a goals-based approach, tailoring strategies to clients' specific needs and providing advice and education to support informed decision-making. His process includes routine reviews and adjustments in collaboration with clients to help them achieve their desired lifestyle. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Ron earned a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus. A native Arizonan, he lives in Gilbert with his wife and three children.

Preston Larson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and has a diverse background including roles in software, retail, and education. Outside of his advisory role, Larson serves as a counselor to the bishop at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he assists with religious meetings, youth teaching, and financial responsibilities for the congregation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Chris Schneck is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1995 and Bank of America since 2011. Schneck serves as a board member of the Greater Sun Lakes Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting seniors in need. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, utilizing internal and third-party managers and providing comprehensive trading, account administration, and custody support.

Jeremy Pickles is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial services since 2005. He offers advice and guidance for potential investment solutions that consider clients' life goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Jeremy assists a select group of affluent clients with investment tax minimization, estate planning services, and wealth transfer strategies. Utilizing data-driven analysis, historical data, and Merrill's proprietary research, he develops customized financial strategies designed to meet client expectations and long-term goals. His services also include portfolio management, stock option analysis, retirement planning, life insurance analysis and funding, and wealth preservation. He works closely with clients' other family advisors, including attorneys and accountants, to address total wealth management needs. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Queens College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He lives in Gilbert, Arizona with his three children. Additionally, he is involved with USA Swimming and USA Waterpolo.

Lisa Strecker is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a power of attorney position with a fiduciary entity based in Houston, Texas. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily for 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Nathan Albery is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2005 and concentrates on retirement planning and portfolio reviews. Nathan's work encompasses various client focus areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nathan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Management from Arizona State University. Prior to his financial advising career, he enrolled in the U.S. Peace Corps. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Ukrainian and English. Nathan is an Arizona native and currently resides in the East Valley with his two children. Outside of his professional life, Nathan's community involvement includes his service with the Peace Corps. His personal interests include biking, boating, camping, cooking, fishing, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Urry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013. He provides financial guidance aimed at helping clients make informed decisions to achieve their long-term goals, such as retirement planning, investment management, tax minimization, and liquidity management. Brian leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, along with his team's expertise, to support individuals and families in managing their wealth confidently. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University. He also earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation, an advanced professional certification awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute, which serves advisors working with high-net-worth clients. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Brian is involved in his community through church assignments and youth sports coaching. He resides in Gilbert, AZ, with his wife and five children.

Martin Jakubowski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Gilbert, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. and Bank of America, N.A. since 2003 and 2011, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in a for-profit leasing business that rents refrigerated truck trailers to a trucking company. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Drew Ashcraft is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Drew works as a financial advisor and partner on The Ashcraft Group, focusing on understanding clients' unique financial situations and goals to develop customized retirement and wealth management strategies. Drew has been in the financial services industry since 2012, beginning his career as an Investment Analyst in commercial real estate. He specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Drew earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Outside of his professional role, Drew is involved with the Chandler/Gilbert YMCA. His personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.

Mary Webb Banta is a financial advisor with Merrill in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party style managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

G Schein is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997, concurrently affiliated with Bank of America since 2011. Schein is a general partner at P.M. Schein LLC, a for-profit investment business focused on real estate and other investments. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Mabry is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a background in Occupational Therapy to his financial advising career, emphasizing holistic well-being in his approach to helping families achieve financial health. Ryan works with a team that has a collective experience of 60 years, focusing on education, collaboration, and client-centered strategies. His expertise spans areas including Employee Benefits Planning, Executive Compensation, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Socially Responsible and Values-Based Investing, Special Needs Planning Strategies, Sports & Entertainment, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Tax Minimization. Ryan holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Cox College. A native of Arizona, Ryan is married and has three daughters involved in volleyball, gymnastics, and dance. He enjoys baseball, football, gardening, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He aims to empower families to achieve financial confidence and long-term success through individualized planning grounded in integrity and excellence.

Matthew Montague is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with business owners and multi-generational families. He helps clients bring structure and clarity to business and personal wealth planning, 401(k) and retirement plan oversight, decision-making, and family wealth coordination. He serves as a long-term decision partner to help clients make disciplined and defensible financial choices aligned with their priorities. Matthew and his team focus on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and retirement income. He collaborates closely with clients to create personalized wealth management plans based on understanding their life priorities. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Planning, both from Arizona State University. Matthew is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is involved in his community through participation in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Stacey Dunn Padilla is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2015. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.