Kingwood, TX Rockmead Dr Office

Craig Zumpano is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside clients and their families to help achieve their financial goals, whether that involves planning for retirement or managing significant financial events. Craig focuses on creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term objectives, addressing areas such as family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Craig holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Columbiana High School and the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout his career, he has embraced Merrill's tradition of community involvement, dedicating significant time to volunteering. He has been a member and volunteer with the Knights of Columbus for 26 years, serving in leadership roles such as Trustee, Deputy Grand Knight, and Grand Knight. Additionally, Craig has contributed over 25 years to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Metro Go Texan committee, where he has held multiple leadership positions including Assistant Captain, Captain, Vice Chairmen, Historian, and Coordinator. Outside of work, Craig enjoys biking, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, running, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Robert Taphorn is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent individuals and families to address a range of financial needs, including retirement planning and investment strategies. Robert and his team take a collaborative approach to wealth planning, aiming to generate tailored ideas that help clients achieve their financial goals. Since joining the Taphorn, Boike & Associates team at Merrill in 2016, Robert has assisted clients from the Houston area and across the country in managing family wealth, legacy planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He leverages Merrill’s research, planning capabilities, and investment resources to support his clients effectively. Robert holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Economics and a minor in Business Administration. Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys playing disc golf and watching films in his free time.

Nicholas Hathaway is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2023. His background includes roles at the University of Houston and several small businesses. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Emilie Hegyes is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2019 after nearly eight years in scientific research and development. She brings a background in critical thinking and problem-solving derived from her scientific education and experience, applying these skills to help clients identify what is most important to them and create plans to realize their goals. Emilie emphasizes building trusted and accountable relationships with her clients, supporting them throughout the financial planning process and sharing in the success when goals are achieved. Emilie holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, both from the University of Montana. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her client focus areas encompass college and education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Outside of her professional role, Emilie and her wife share a commitment to raising their family in Missoula. She is involved with community organizations such as A Carousel for Missoula, Montana Science Fair, Montana Special Olympics, The Dylan Steigers Concussion Project, and spectrUM Science. Emilie enjoys spending time with her family attending local Griz games and community events, as well as engaging in outdoor activities in Montana’s parks, trails, rivers, lakes, and ski hills.

Robert Hayes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Kingwood, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bradford Boike is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with pre-retirees, retirees, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies aimed at helping clients achieve income security and financial freedom in retirement. His client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, retirement income, investment consulting, philanthropic and tax minimization planning. Bradford holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton and a High School Diploma from Kenmore High School in Akron, Ohio. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the University of Dayton Alumni organization. In addition to his professional work, Bradford is involved in community service, volunteering with the Houston Food Bank. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, fishing, and traveling. Bradford is married and has one adult son.

Talon McAdams serves as a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His focus includes education planning, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Talon holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Saint Thomas and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His expertise emphasizes comprehensive planning designed to mitigate taxes, manage costs, and minimize overall risk, particularly for high-net-worth individuals and families. He approaches wealth management by creating tailored plans that align with each client's unique needs and goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Talon is involved with the Kingwood Rugby Club and is a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He enjoys basketball, golfing, hunting, scuba diving, skiing, and spending time with his family. Talon and his wife Madison live downtown with their two cats.

Jonathan Conner is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Kingwood, TX, and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023 before joining Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and meeting leader for a local business networking organization and serves on the advisory board of the Dayton Police Department. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

John Taphorn serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and leads a team dedicated to providing financial advice and services to affluent families and successful business owners. With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, he focuses on complex planning needs and financial strategies tailored to high net worth investors and private business owners. John holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® credentials. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany, and holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 registrations. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys spending time restoring and racing vintage race and collectible cars. He is married and a father of two, with a family connection to his wealth management team through his son, Robert.

Brian La Rocca is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Frost-related firms since 2016. He also teaches part-time for the Rice University Certified Financial Planner Program. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Sharon Campbell is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James & Associates, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. She is currently based in Kingwood, TX. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.