Pennington, NJ 1400 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

1400 American Blvd

Pennington NJ 08534

Advisors at this office

56

Advisors at this office

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Laura C

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Laura Conroy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Stephen A

Series 63, Series 65

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Stephen Alburtus is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Pargev A

Series 63, Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Pargev Ayvazyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previous experience at Bank of America and HSBC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Exceluserform.com, a website selling MS VBA Excel tools, and has authored a book titled Beyond Prediction. 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 institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Christine P

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Christine Peli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in a family business called Bristol Antiques Market, where she sells antiques and refurbished furniture. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Joshua N

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Joshua Nyce is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Talentsource and The Salvation Army. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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James V

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

James Vessio is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007, operating out of 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Richard D

Series 63, Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Richard Di Bono is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Capital One Investing, Swiss Farms LLC, and Holstein & Penn LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering 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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Naomi R

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Naomi Roach is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held positions at Enterprise Holdings and Chesapeake Collision Co. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a gymnastics instructor for the charitable organization Sokol Baltimore Inc. and owns an LLC focused on personal and group fitness training along with the sale of exercise equipment and natural beauty products. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Jarrett D

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Jarrett Dawson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and offering 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) assisting with securities-related dispute resolution and operates a business called Wicked Willow in Lambertville, NJ. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Dustin H

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Dustin Hoffman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for five years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Curly Tail Ice Cream LLC, a food service business at festivals. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michael C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Michael Cross Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. 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 institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Justin F

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Justin Fein is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America N.A. and MLPF&S since 2012. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Vaughn W

Series 63, Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Vaughn Woodard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 and supports a diverse client base including 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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Edward B

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Edward Bowen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 developed by internal Chief Investment Office 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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Michael F

Series 66

Pennington, NJ

Merrill

Michael Fawcett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2007. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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