Jacksonville, FL 9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 300 Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,610

Across 3,240 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

9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 300

Jacksonville FL 32256

Advisors at this office

81

Advisors at this office

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Albert L

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Albert Lupcho III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Kimberly C

Series 63, Series 65

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Kimberly Cooke is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Cooke Junior Golf LLC, an organization focused on youth golf development, and serves on several committees at Mandarin United Methodist Church. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Eamon C

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Eamon Callahan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2005 and Bank of America, N.A. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Scott P

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Scott Perry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1997 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1999. Scott focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies that help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, employee financial health, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Scott has experience working with investment accounts, estate planning services, life insurance, annuities, and longevity concerns. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Scott emphasizes education, honesty, and transparency in his financial guidance. Born and raised in Key West, Florida, he participates in community activities such as volunteering. His personal interests include biking, fishing, scuba diving, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, and spending time with his family. He is also involved with professional organizations like the Swim Like a Pro Triathlon Team, USA Cycling, and USA Triathlon.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Annuities General estate planning guidance ESG / Sustainable investing
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Joseph M

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Joseph Miley is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, Textron Specialized Vehicles, and Bell Helicopter. 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 strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Shelley C

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Shelley Conine is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, following two years at AllState Insurance Company. 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 institutional accounts.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michael S

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Michael Sharp is a financial advisor at Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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 a range of 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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Clayton M

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Clayton Maloy Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Shane C

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Shane Corbett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has operated under his own name since 2007. 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, and various organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Kristy C

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Kristy Cole is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to this, she had brief roles at Mass Mutual and held positions related to Florida State University from 2015 to 2018. 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, and other entities.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Marla C

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Marla Castin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Marla works closely with individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and financial professionals to develop comprehensive plans encompassing wealth management, lending, insurance, and estate planning. Her client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, portfolio and retirement income planning. Marla holds a bachelor's degree from the University at Albany SUNY and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to understand each client's unique circumstances and comfort with investment risk to deliver strategies that align with their long-term objectives. Outside of her professional role, Marla enjoys playing pickleball and volleyball, running, reading, and spending time with her family. She resides on the South Shore of Staten Island with her wife and three sons.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Family Business Financial Professional Executive Founder/Business Owner Parents Married/Couples/Partners
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Margaret S

Series 63, Series 65

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Margaret Spadora is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Ledio S

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Ledio Simoni is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of several family rental property businesses. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, providing a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Robert S

Series 63, Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Robert Simonson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2002. Based in Jacksonville, FL, Simonson's career reflects a long tenure at a major institution. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Yinchi Z

Series 66

Jacksonville, FL

Merrill

Yinchi Zhou is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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