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John Beavers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with business owners, corporate executives, and affluent families to develop and implement personalized wealth management plans. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and personal retirement planning. John began his financial advising career in 1998 and joined Merrill and its predecessor firm Banc of America Investments in 2002. He has an extensive background in customized client investment portfolios, budgeting, cash flow analysis, wealth transfer strategies, fixed income portfolios for income, retirement planning, and cash management and lending through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and an M.B.A. from Stetson University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. John resides in Orlando with his wife Natalie and their two children. He is active in the local community and volunteers across several organizations. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Adam is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients through Windermere Private Wealth Management in Orlando, Florida. He joined Merrill in 2017 as part of the AFADP class. He focuses on portfolio management, investment analysis, family wealth management strategies, and tax minimization. Kevin was born in Ft. Lauderdale and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, before moving to Orlando at age fifteen. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida in Orlando with a bachelor's degree in finance. During his college years, he completed internships through the Merrill Financial Advisor Internship Program and at the UCF Foundation, which manages the university's endowment fund. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Eric Geyer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Windermere, Florida. He began his career with Bank of America Consumer Bank in 2015 and joined Merrill in 2018. In his role, Eric focuses on assisting busy and successful individuals, including business owners and their families, to navigate significant life transitions and manage their wealth effectively. Eric's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He emphasizes understanding clients' priorities and financial situations in detail to design, implement, and monitor customized wealth management strategies that align with their goals and risk tolerance. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University, a Florida Real Estate Broker's License, and designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Eric resides in Winter Garden, Florida with his wife and two children, and enjoys active and athletic pursuits such as running, Obstacle Course Races, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Carina Borkon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Beavers Krause Wealth Management Team. She began her career in the financial industry in 2011 with Edward Jones in Charleston, South Carolina, where she lived for 12 years before returning to her hometown of Winter Park, Florida. Carina joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in February 2016 and subsequently became part of the Beavers Krause Wealth Management Team. Carina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master of Public Administration with a certificate in Arts Management from the College of Charleston. She also holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and women and wealth. Carina is actively involved in her local community, serving on boards such as The Jewish Pavilion and Trinity Preparatory School's Alumni Board and Board of Trustees. She resides in Winter Park with her husband and two children, and enjoys cooking, dancing, interior decorating, music, singing, and spending time with her family.

James Millar is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, where he also serves as a Senior Resident Director of the firm's Windermere, Florida office. He assists clients in evaluating and implementing portfolio strategies that may involve hedge funds, private equity, managed futures, and middle-market investment banking services through Bank of America. James has experience working with small business owners and corporate executives, focusing on strategies for managing stock options as well as hedging concentrated stock positions and illiquid assets. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who builds and manages personalized or defined investment strategies incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment solutions. He operates within the firm's Investment Advisory Program, managing some strategies on a discretionary basis. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute® and is a member of the same organization. James earned bachelor's degrees in finance and economics from the University of Florida. In addition to his professional work, he participates in community organizations including Windermere Little League, Shepherds Hope, Special Olympics, and Alpha Tau Omega.

Jason Weese is a Private Wealth Advisor and co-founder of the Weese Harris Group. He was one of the founding members of Merrill Private Wealth Management's office in the Pacific Northwest. Merrill Private Wealth is a network of approximately 350 specialized teams nationwide serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Jason contributed significantly to the growth of the Bellevue, Washington, Private Wealth office into one of the largest in the country. With over 30 years of experience, Jason advises high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses on a wide array of complex financial matters. His expertise includes estate planning, philanthropy, alternative investments, control and restricted securities, lending strategies, hedging and monetization, investment banking, and comprehensive wealth planning. He holds the Accredited Private Wealth Advisor designation from Merrill Private Wealth and has been recognized multiple times on Barron's Top 1200 Financial Advisor list, as well as on Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors and Wealth Management Teams lists. Jason earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Western Washington University. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded through the Investments & Wealth Institute® in conjunction with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a native of Lake Quinault, Washington, and resides in Bellevue, Washington. Jason is an active member of Bellevue Downtown Rotary and participates in community involvement with HopeKids AZ. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, golfing, and watching movies.

Michelle Chance is a financial advisor at Merrill in Orlando, FL, with 16 years at the firm and 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. 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.

Scott Krause is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1993 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and its predecessor firm, Banc of America Investments. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Scott worked as a Certified Public Accountant with firms such as Price Waterhouse, though he does not provide tax advice in his current role. Scott holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and completed the Wharton Executive Education Program for Senior Financial Advisors at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1980 from the University of Central Florida with degrees in Accounting and Finance. His expertise includes consulting and planning for business owners, corporate executives, and affluent families, with a focus on customized investment portfolio analysis, budgeting, cash flow analysis, and wealth transfer strategies. Outside of his professional work, Scott and his wife Lisa are active members of the Keenes Pointe Country Club in Windermere. He has two children, Ashley and Mike, and his personal interests include boating, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, and traveling. Scott is also involved in the community as a past board member of the local YMCA and holds memberships in professional organizations such as the Golden Bear Club and Smyrna Yacht Club.

Robert Oliver is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a disciplined, personalized approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding each client's unique financial situation and long-term goals. Robert works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at providing both financial well-being and emotional security. With experience dating back to 2002 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a prior decade spent in diabetes research at the University of Miami, Robert brings a scientific approach to portfolio design and financial planning. He collaborates with partner Don Tollin and a team of specialists at Merrill and Bank of America to deliver personalized service and solutions for clients. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, he spends time with his wife and two sons and pursues hobbies including hiking, playing piano, cooking, and photography.

Brent Jordan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial career in 1999 at another investment management firm before joining Merrill Lynch in 2008. Brent specializes in designing and implementing long-term wealth management strategies, with a focus on retirement income planning as well as estate and wealth transfer concerns. Brent holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Memphis. Outside of his professional work, Brent is an avid golfer and a member of the Bay Hill, Isleworth, and Secession Golf Clubs. He helped establish the Core Values Cup for First Tee of Central Florida, a youth program focused on developing life skills through golf. Brent is active in his church and resides in Windermere with his wife, Amy, and their children Brent Jr., Julia, and Sarah. He was named to the 2024 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list as a member of the Windermere Private Wealth Management team.

Stanley Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2008, as well as Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.