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Christopher Janyk is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing tailored wealth management strategies that aim to grow, preserve, and transfer wealth based on each client's unique needs. Christopher works closely with individuals and businesses to develop investment products and strategies designed to meet their financial goals while minimizing risk and maximizing tax efficiency. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement planning, among others. Christopher begins his client relationships with in-depth conversations to thoroughly understand their background and financial situation, utilizing the resources at Merrill Lynch to design and monitor individualized financial plans. When necessary, he collaborates with firm specialists to address all aspects relevant to clients' families and businesses. Christopher holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Mount Carmel High School and attended DePaul University without completing a degree. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Anthony Petro is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience to his role. He joined Merrill in 1988 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Management from Ball State University. Anthony holds several industry licenses, including the Series 7, Series 63, and Series 65, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, Anthony has focused on providing clients with tailored financial strategies that address a range of life priorities such as family, philanthropy, finance, home, health, and work. His expertise encompasses college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages custom investment strategies and has discretionary authority in the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. Anthony was named to the 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list as part of the Dismore Petro Conner Wealth Management Group. He resides in Northwest Indiana with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys golfing, reading, running, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Cassidy Leonard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their individual goals and financial circumstances. Her approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to her clients and adapting their portfolios as their needs evolve. With expertise in areas including college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income, Cassidy provides comprehensive financial guidance. She holds designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama. Outside of her professional role, Cassidy has interests that include antiquing, football, gymnastics, ice skating, music, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Kevin Kurtis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops structured financial strategies for individuals and businesses, focusing on family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Kevin leverages his knowledge and experience in financial services, banking, and investing to help clients build a platform to grow their assets and secure their financial future. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients to create personalized investment strategies tailored to their goals and provides access to banking and lending needs through Bank of America. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys outdoor activities and several sports, including basketball, football, golfing, and softball. He lives in Woodridge with his wife, twin daughters, and their dog Lily.

Alonzo Hinton is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with Merrill clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions offered through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to provide clients with the knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively and select platforms that align with their needs. Mr. Hinton holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Chicago State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from National Louis University. His approach centers on helping clients identify what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Kyle Spayth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, emphasizing transparency and straightforward communication in managing complex financial topics. Kyle focuses on building thoughtful, personal plans rather than using templates, aiming to support clients' current needs and long-term visions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Kyle holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kyle earned a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University System. In his personal time, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and yoga.

Michael Wollbrink is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families and business owners across the country to help them pursue their investment and financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Michael focuses on aligning financial plans with clients' life priorities. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Michael emphasizes understanding what matters most to his clients to create flexible strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University. Outside of his professional practice, he enjoys football, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Giulio Liotine is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in financial services, having begun his career in 2002 and joined Merrill in 2009. Giulio specializes in managing personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. His client focus areas include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Giulio served honorably in the U.S. Army and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English and Italian. Giulio’s approach centers on understanding his clients’ needs through close collaboration to craft customized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their goals. Outside of his professional commitments, Giulio spends time with his wife and children and enjoys activities such as biking, chess, golfing, hiking, reading, and running.

Daniel Lombardi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as the primary advisor for his clients, working to understand their financial situations and objectives to develop realistic, personalized plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. His approach focuses on collaboration to create strategies centered around the client's life priorities, family, goals, and aspirations. With a career in financial services beginning in 2000, Daniel holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from Elmhurst College with a bachelor's degree in Finance. Daniel specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and retirement income. In addition to his professional role, Daniel participates in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Stefanie Walthier is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with each client’s financial goals, particularly in areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Stefanie leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions offered by Bank of America to help clients navigate changing market conditions. Stefanie holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Butler University, earned in 1992. She obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in 2000 and holds additional professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her early career included roles as a financial advisor with Edward Jones from 1992 to 1995 and BMO Harris Bank from 1996 to 2004, where she worked with individuals and families on retirement planning. Since joining Merrill in 2004, Stefanie has been focused on a planning-oriented service model and was a founding member of the JLW Group advisory team in 2014, which provides planning, portfolio management, and client service. In addition to her professional work, Stefanie values community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, and reading. Her professional philosophy emphasizes working collaboratively with clients to develop financial strategies that support their long-term goals.