New Canaan, CT Pine St Office

Anne Orr is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles at companies including Serena & Lily, Vineyard Vines, Ivory Ella, and Centric Brands Group. 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, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Guere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has spent his entire career in financial services, focusing on helping clients solve complex financial issues and achieve their goals. Robert works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term objectives. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation and creating tailored plans to help manage investment risk and pursue financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Connecticut State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Robert is also active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Monroe. In his personal time, Robert enjoys baseball, golfing, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Southworth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kenneth earned a Bachelor's Degree from Lake Forest College and completed his high school education at The Kent School.

Joseph Mc Nally is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Davenport & Company, Amopi LLC, Nasdaq Dorsey Wright, and Verger Capital Management. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Mad Belly Ventures LLC, an entrepreneurial endeavor. 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, and institutional investors.

Jenna Gatto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a general partner in two LLCs related to therapy, counseling, and coaching, where she maintains licensure requirements for marriage and family therapy. Jenna is also the owner and director of a separate LLC. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nessa Englebright is a Senior Financial Advisor with The 712 Investment Group’s West Coast office, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in 1999 at Merrill as a Financial Planning Specialist in the Manhattan East office. Since joining The 712 Investment Group in 2005, Nessa has focused on assisting high net worth individuals and families in clarifying their financial decisions. Her approach centers on identifying and prioritizing clients’ goals and developing tailored plans that utilize their current and future resources to help achieve those objectives. Nessa holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Drexel University. Her client focus areas include college and education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and supporting women and wealth. Outside of her professional work, Nessa enjoys cooking, hiking, music, reading, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family. She resides in San Francisco with her husband, Vincent.

John Hetherington is currently a Financial Advisor Trainee at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he is gaining experience in providing financial advisory services. Additional details about his experience, expertise areas, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement are not provided.

Cassidy Schiff is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, she worked at Fidelity Investments, Strategies for Wealth, and was involved with Codependent Millennial Coaching. 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, and various institutional investors.

Brian Keefe is a Team Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their long-term family and personal goals. His approach involves connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Brian holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University.

James Steele is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Canaan, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney in several fiduciary capacities. 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.

Andrew Starks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013 as part of The Hetherington Group. His responsibilities include financial planning, relationship management, investment screening, manager due diligence, and risk analysis. The team focuses on affluent and ultra-affluent clients across the United States, providing tailored strategies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in African American Studies from Princeton University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2018 and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) in 2024, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to his financial advisory career, Andrew pursued a brief professional football career with the Chicago Bears. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Andrew lives with his wife Morgan and son Wesley. His personal interests include golf, football, softball, traveling, spending time with family, and baking. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Princeton Football Association and the Princeton Varsity Club.

Stephen Mackenzie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the New Canaan Wealth Management Group in 2010. He collaborates with clients and his team to develop goal-based financial plans that clarify investment decisions and assess risk levels needed to achieve clients' financial objectives. Stephen brings extensive experience from his 25 years as a member of both the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. He founded and served as CEO of Mack Trading LLC, a NYSE broker dealer, and participated on the Executive Board of the Alliance of Brokers. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. A lifelong resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, Stephen is involved in his community as a co-founder of NC Connect and has served on the board of the New Canaan YMCA. He and his wife live in New Canaan with their three grown children and two grandchildren. Stephen has supported the Pan Mass Challenge, a charity ride benefiting the Dana Farber Cancer Research Center, for over ten years.

Jonathan Borrajo is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Partner of The Cooke Group. He works with successful individuals, families, executives, and business owners to help them navigate complex financial decisions and develop strategies aligned with their goals and priorities. Jonathan's approach integrates investment management with broader wealth planning, including retirement, estate and legacy planning, education, lending and liquidity needs, tax-sensitive strategies, and planning for business owners. Jonathan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University, where he was also inducted into the Men's Soccer Hall of Fame. He has a background as a professional soccer player, an experience that informs his disciplined, collaborative, and long-term approach to financial advising. Jonathan resides in Westchester County, New York, with his wife and three daughters. He is involved in several professional and community organizations, including the George Mason University School of Business Alumni Chapter Executive Board, the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Hispanic Latino Advisory Council, and the U.S. Soccer Federation. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, live music, and exploring food and wine.

James Perrino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Perrino is based in New Canaan, CT. 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 Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linus Cooke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill in 1987 at the Fifth Avenue Financial Center in New York City. After six years, he joined Smith Barney in Greenwich, Connecticut, before rejoining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2003 at New Canaan Wealth Management. With over 35 years of industry experience, Linus specializes in working with high net worth families to develop family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He emphasizes a values-based and socially responsible investing approach, tailoring strategies to clients' personal financial visions. Linus holds a Bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is involved in community organizations such as the RJH JR Foundation, Homes with Hope in Westport, Stamford Youth Hockey Association, and Trinity Alliance Partners. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.