Ocala, FL SE 17th St Office

Neel Koladiya is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives and select platforms that fit their needs. Neel holds several professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Amrut Higher Secondary School, an Associate's Degree from College of Central Florida, a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Baltimore.

David Haslam is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2011. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and businesses with financial planning strategies that include retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. David integrates a disciplined approach and leverages the resources and specialists at Merrill Lynch to tailor financial strategies that align with each client's goals and risk tolerance. Before joining Merrill Lynch, David gained 30 years of experience in business finance, management, and development across government and private sectors. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from St Leo University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His commitment is to provide service in a family office type environment that meets client needs and exceeds expectations. Outside of his professional work, David is involved with the United Way of Marion County. He enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, music, photography, traveling, and spending time with his wife Tammi and son Gavin, often attending sporting events and outdoor activities throughout Florida.

Amanda Rattleff is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with individuals and families to understand their priorities and create tailored financial strategies that support their long-term goals. Her work involves building meaningful relationships and helping clients navigate important financial decisions. Her approach includes investment strategies, retirement planning, and preparing for life's uncertainties, with a focus on clarity, confidence, and adaptability. Amanda's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Amanda holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine System and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys baseball, cooking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, reading, running, and spending time with her family.

Michael Greiner is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner of Hart, Greiner & Associates within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management at the Ocala, Florida office. He specializes in providing personalized financial strategies by understanding the unique goals of individuals, families, and businesses. His approach includes regular reviews to track client progress and adjust strategies based on life changes. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Florida and has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation. With experience as a First Vice President and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch, he offers expertise in portfolio management, retirement planning, and family wealth strategies. He is involved in the community, including participation with the United Way of Marion County. Michael resides in Ocala with his wife and four children. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Michael Hart is Senior Resident Director of the Ocala, Florida office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a managing partner of Hart, Greiner & Associates. He also serves as a Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program. In these roles, Michael works with families, individuals, retirees, small businesses, and foundations to provide customized wealth management services, including investment management, tax minimization strategies, retirement planning, employee benefits, liabilities management, and estate planning services. Michael began his career after graduating from the University of Florida in 2006, working as an Investment Advisor for a Fortune 1000 Asset Management Firm in Tampa, Florida. There, he helped individuals and small businesses build and manage portfolios aligned with their financial goals and served as a Subject Matter Expert on financial, education, and retirement planning topics. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011, returning to his hometown of Ocala with his wife, Sarah, and their four children. Michael holds a Master’s Degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ designee. He supports the community through involvement with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County and the College of Central Florida Foundation, where he currently serves on the Executive Committee. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, running, and tennis.

Damian Perry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ocala, Florida. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation, along with other professional credentials including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. Damian began his financial advisory career with Merrill Lynch in 1995 following a business career in outside sales. He has more than 30 years of experience helping clients with family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Damian has been actively involved in community organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Boy Scouts of America, United Way, and Voices for Children of North Central Florida. He resides in Ocala with his wife Karen and enjoys activities including baseball, board games, history, cars, and participating in the University of Florida Marching Band alumni when time permits.

William Chambers Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1980 and with Bank of America since 2011. Chambers serves as a director of the Community Foundation of Marion County and leads the Tocqueville Society at the United Way of Marion County. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Landmann is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping successful individuals and their families pursue their personal financial goals through disciplined investment management. He leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide clients with comprehensive wealth planning, investment selection, personal banking, and lending solutions. His expertise spans legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and services tailored to endowments, foundations, non-profits, and clients in sports and entertainment. Kyle holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of North Florida. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). In addition to his professional work, Kyle is involved in his community through coaching with the Big Sun Soccer Association. His personal interests include adventure sports, fishing, golfing, and soccer.

Jennifer Cody is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ocala, Florida, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions in clinical research and healthcare administration. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent coach for Beachbody, assisting clients with health and fitness goals. 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 investors.

Scott Thomas Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 22 years of experience in wealth management. He specializes in areas including corporate benefits, employee benefits planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Prior to his tenure at Merrill, he worked for a small independent firm in Jacksonville, Florida. Scott was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal biology from the University of Florida in 2000. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has utilized advanced wealth management planning programs to assist clients in pursuing and achieving their financial goals. Scotts's personal life is centered around his family; he is married with two sons. The family enjoys various outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, football, hiking, and hunting. They are actively involved in their church, participating in fundraising and community service projects. His dedication to family and community informs his approach to working with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Kelly Pabst is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Ocala, Florida. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2013, serving clients with personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual financial goals. Her areas of focus include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kelly works to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives through customized financial strategies. A native of Ocala, Kelly graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's degree. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, she pursued a career in nonprofit fundraising. Following in her father's footsteps, she transitioned to financial advising to positively impact the lives of others through wealth management. She holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kelly is actively involved in her community, participating in charitable organizations including the Boys and Girls Club of Marion County, Interfaith Emergency Services, and the United Way of Marion County. She is committed to contributing to her family's legacy of community service in her hometown.

Jeffrey Hart is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial situations such as managing concentrated stock positions, planning for retirement, handling inheritances, and managing the sale of a business. Jeffrey also provides access to Bank of America Private Bank services, including trust and estate planning, credit, lending, and banking convenience. He collaborates with clients’ external attorneys, accountants, and other professional advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy plans. Jeffrey's client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Florida Southern College, where he contributed to winning two national baseball titles. Jeffrey has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal life, Jeffrey enjoys golfing, racquetball, tennis, and reading. He has coached little league and softball and participates in a racquetball league at the YMCA, as well as playing pickleball and tennis.

Alyssa Scoon Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides guidance on a range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, Alyssa can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Alyssa holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her bachelor's degree from The University of The West Indies. Her approach involves ongoing communication with clients to address evolving concerns and provide tailored advice as their financial needs change.