Grand Blanc, MI Office

Michael Lowther is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2008, specializing in providing special services to his clients. With over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He lives in Clarkston with his wife Lindsay and their two children. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, football, golfing, racquetball, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in community activities including Easter Seals and Special Olympics.

Alex Storozhenko is a Senior Financial Advisor with extensive experience in wealth management, serving successful executives, professional athletes, and high-net-worth families. Leading The Storozhenko Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he offers clients access to Merrill's investment resources and the banking services of Bank of America. His expertise includes comprehensive wealth management, focused support for professional athletes to manage their unique career demands, and guidance through significant financial transitions such as retirement, inheritance, and business sales. Since entering the financial services industry in New York City in 1997, Alex has developed specialized capabilities as a Portfolio Manager, offering discretionary management of personalized and defined investment strategies. He collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to address estate planning and related financial matters. His professional certifications include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Alex holds a bachelor's degree from Moscow Business University. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys antiquing, chess, cooking, fishing, and watching movies. He lives with his wife, Christine, and their two sons, Nick and Evan.

Stevi Edmunds is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specializing in personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, education planning, and retirement income. She is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals through a client-centric approach that focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies. Her expertise includes investment planning, tax-efficient strategies, and risk management. Stevi holds a Bachelor's Degree from Franklin College and maintains professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust and integrity, tailoring financial plans to each client's unique perspectives and priorities. As a Merrill advisor, she aims to connect all aspects of her clients’ financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Beyond her professional work, Stevi is involved with Rotary and enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Kelly Crystal is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she has been serving since 2009. She brings experience from her previous 10 years in the automotive industry, working in Treasury and Finance. Kelly's practice focuses on various areas of wealth management, including retirement planning, college education planning, estate and legacy planning, strategies for small business owners, and life insurance needs. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Michigan State University and a Master's in Business Administration from Walsh College. She has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). An important aspect of her work is educating clients and remaining attentive to changes in their family and business situations. Outside of her professional role, Kelly resides in Davison with her husband and three children. She is involved in the community through her board membership with the American Red Cross-East Central Bay Chapter and advisory committee role with the Community Foundation Women and Girls Fund. Kelly is also a member of the Grand Blanc Rotary Club, Flint Women's Forum, Michigan State Genesee County Alumni Association, and YWCA. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and coaching youth sports.

Anna Christensen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined as a financial advisor in 2020. She has been part of the Storozhenko Group since January 2021. Prior to her current role, Anna spent seven years at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on serving high net worth families. She holds Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Anna's expertise includes liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. She assists with performance analysis of various asset classes and provides client education across multiple generations. Her approach involves understanding her clients' financial situations and goals to design and implement customized wealth management strategies that address investment risk and support personal financial objectives. Anna earned a High School Diploma from Millington High School and an Associate's Degree from Mott Community College. In addition to her professional work, she is involved with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Her personal interests include gardening, reading, running, spending time with family, and traveling.

Amber Griffin is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following five years at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Gegg is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for 44 years, providing financial advisory services focused on money management, financial and estate planning strategies. Robert offers customized investment advice and guidance to high net worth individuals as well as institutional clients. His expertise includes working with concentrated equity positions for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable foundations, and endowments. Robert holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Ferris State University. Widowed, Robert has four children and five grandchildren. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time with his family and participates in activities such as golf, tennis, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.

Jeffrey Williams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2004. He specializes in assisting retirees and small business owners with their financial goals, focusing on areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Michigan State University and a Master's degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. He has been registered in the financial services industry since 1986 and 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). Outside of his professional duties, Jeff is actively involved in his community through participation in the Greater Flint Sunrise Rotary and coaching youth baseball, basketball, and flag football with the Lake Orion Dragons. He lives in Lake Orion, Michigan with his wife Christine and has interests in baseball, basketball, fishing, football, and traveling.

Chase Clark is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and other financial institutions since 2020. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tara Griggs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Ragnone is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the NMY Ragnone Group. He works with individuals and families to create personalized financial strategies tailored to support their long-term goals. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, estate planning strategies, and family wealth strategies. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Joseph completed his high school education at Lake Fenton High School and attended Mott Community College without obtaining a degree. Joseph's approach focuses on understanding what matters most to clients and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial objectives. He emphasizes relationship-driven guidance to help clients build financial confidence and create lasting legacies.

Mariam Joseph is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management strategies. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their long-term goals. Mariam leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of her clients' financial lives. With a focus on areas such as college education planning, employee benefits, family wealth management, and retirement income, Mariam emphasizes a thorough understanding of each client's needs. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her Bachelor's Degree from Mahatma Gandhi University. Mariam is fluent in Malayalam, Hindi, and English. Residing in Rochester, MI with her son, Mariam is actively involved in community organizations including IGEN MI chapter, LEAD for Women, DIWA, InForum Rochester, India Club of Genesee County, and Kerala Club. Her personal interests include traveling, boxing, cooking, football, golfing, knitting/crocheting, tennis, and practicing Krav Maga and weight training.

Rosalie Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Macdonald is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds the position of Managing Director. John focuses on providing financial services to high net worth families and endowments, including investment management, wealth management, cash-flow management, and specialized financial services. His expertise encompasses areas such as family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible, values-based investing. John is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Michigan System, completing his M.B.A. with a finance major. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for seven consecutive years through 2025. Within his community, John serves as Vice Chair of the Flint Cultural Center Corporation. He resides in Fenton with his wife Nicole and their daughter Allie.

Jeffrey Bowie is a financial advisor with Merrill in Grand Blanc, MI, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008, with a brief period at BofA Securities in 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.