Pennington, NJ 1800 American Blvd Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,545

Across 3,141 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model‑based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal Chief Investment Office (CIO) teams and third‑party style managers and implements trading, account administration and custody support for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations and charitable organizations.

Portfolio implementation varies by Strategy: some are model‑based where MAA implements CIO or style manager models, while others authorize third‑party Discretionary Managers to execute trades directly; the CIO also uses strategic and tactical asset allocation and offers “tax aware” versions of related strategies for higher tax‑sensitivity investors. Cash allocations are typically swept through the Bank’s Cash Sweep Program or invested in money market alternatives, and clients can request reasonable investment restrictions (which MAA may accept or decline and may have limited effect where Funds are used).

Several features in the brochure distinguish Merrill from many peers: as part of the Bank of America group it has affiliates that operate in swaps and derivatives markets and it has disclosed planned arrangements to receive “Support Fees” and to offer optional Data Analytics to third‑party firms beginning January 1, 2027 (the brochure notes Merrill will not receive Support Fees for accounts enrolled in the SPS Program). The firm also discloses multiple SEC administrative orders and related enforcement matters (including a 2025 order with a $25 million civil penalty related to cash sweep disclosures), and the Program materials do not present the SPS service as a source of standalone financial planning.

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Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

1100 1800 American Blvd, Ci Relationship Management

Pennington NJ 08534

Advisors at this office

666

Advisors at this office

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Diana C

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Diana Cohen is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 14 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a jewelry business, Platinum and Ice Jewelry, LLC, and is a general partner and managing member of BH Diana and Yaniv LLC, a mixed-use rental property venture. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Marcus R

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Marcus Ranalli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and a Board Member of the Warren Hills Youth Baseball Association, a charitable organization in his hometown. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Nicholas B

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Nicholas Bravoco is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC and WEEX Global. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Gregory F

Series 63, Series 65

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Gregory Fennell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Thomas F

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Thomas Fleites is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of experience, including prior roles at United Supply Company and the University of Delaware. He is based in Pennington, NJ. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Mark C

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Mark Coddington is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Philip C

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Philip Cupo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Prior to that, he was with Equitable Advisors for one year. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Willard S

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Willard Schriver III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with PL Hospitality Group LLC, where he occasionally works bartending shifts on weekends. 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 and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Lyudmyla B

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Lyudmyla Baranov is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Dressbarn for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she assists on weekends with data entry for her husband's histology consulting business. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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April S

Series 63, Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

April Stephens is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. Stephens holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in Pennington, NJ. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michael D

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Michael Daoust is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2004, with a five-year tenure at Harrisdirect LLC between 2011 and 2016. He is based in Pennington, NJ. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Varun R

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Varun Raghuveer is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Corry S

Series 63, Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Corry Stapleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Aerotek, as well as a position at Rowan University. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Justin B

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Justin Bartolucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Calvin B

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Calvin Bushrod is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Before and After Properties for six years and Gallo Wines for four years. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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