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Sumedha Arekar is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Michael Carrano is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a member since 2010. He initially entered the financial advisory industry in 2003 and founded Carrano & Associates at Merrill to emphasize a consultative approach and a focus on client relationships. Originally from Wisconsin, he has been based in Portland since 2005. Michael holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). He also holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. In his role, he seeks to connect all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their goals. Outside of his professional work, Michael is involved in community volunteer activities and enjoys recreational pursuits such as fishing, hiking, golfing, gardening, and playing bocce with family and friends in the Pacific Northwest.

Bart Stuart is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their individual ambitions and priorities. Bart focuses on helping clients plan for key financial goals such as funding education, preparing for retirement, managing potential healthcare costs, and achieving long-term family objectives. Bart holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning, guiding clients through the complexities of investing to support their financial goals.

Tami Olsen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Olsen also has a longstanding association with Bank of America, dating back to 2003. 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.

Chelsea Dwyer is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She takes a client-centered approach to wealth management, beginning with understanding each individual’s life priorities, family, and financial situation. Chelsea’s goal is to collaborate with clients to create personalized plans tailored to their goals and aspirations. With a background in both finance and psychology, Chelsea focuses on learning about each client’s motivations and definitions of financial success, whether that means traveling the world or leaving a legacy. She is particularly dedicated to supporting women investors by addressing their unique financial challenges and empowering them through education. Chelsea holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her bachelor's degree from Western Washington University. Outside of her professional work, Chelsea enjoys baseball, cooking, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her husband and dog.

Robyn Brooks is a financial advisor with Merrill in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A. and has experience with 280 Group (dba Productside) and NAVEX Global. Brooks also serves as a power of attorney for her father's trust. 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.

George Steele is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Scottrade, Inc. for 15 years before joining Merrill in 2018. Merrill 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.

Jaxon Kyle is a Financial Advisor based in Portland and serving clients across the Pacific Northwest. He works with executives, business owners, and professionals, helping them build retirement, equity compensation, and wealth transfer strategies tailored to their individual needs. Jaxon's practice focuses on retirement planning, managing equity compensation and concentrated stock, and coordinating estate and wealth transfer plans. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Washington State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jaxon is committed to building long-term relationships with clients, serving as a trusted resource through every stage of their financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Jaxon enjoys chess, football, golfing, running, and skiing.

Drew Pinson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Robertson, Terrill, Gypmantasiri & Associates team. The team is responsible for managing more than $1.5 billion in client balances as of January 1st, 2022, and operates with distinct areas of focus to provide specialized financial expertise across multiple disciplines. Drew primarily serves business owners, successful professionals, and multi-generational families on the West Coast. With a background as a Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist, Drew helps clients develop and execute sound financial strategies aimed at enabling confident financial decisions and accomplishing life goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Drew holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon. He has been involved in various professional and community organizations, including serving as a former board member of D10 Decathlon, a former advisor to Inner City Advisors (ICA), former Investment Committee Chair for Multnomah Athletic Club, and a current board member of the Sam Day Foundation. His community involvement also includes work with Inner City Advisors, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and the Sam Day Foundation. Drew's personal interests include basketball, golf, running, skiing, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Cheryl Loyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1982. Based in Portland, OR, she has a long tenure with the firm. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Thomas Elrod is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Portland, Oregon. He works with clients across diverse backgrounds and life stages, including younger families, mid-career professionals, couples contemplating retirement, and recent graduates. Thomas focuses on developing detailed financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and circumstances. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit plan services, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Since beginning his career as a financial advisor in 2012, Thomas has concentrated on helping clients integrate the various components of their financial lives into cohesive and actionable plans. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento, and has earned multiple professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is actively involved in his local church community, serving on the Financial Advisory Team and leading the men’s ministry at Rise City Church in Gresham, Oregon. Thomas lives in Portland with his wife Juliann and their four daughters. His personal philosophy centers on treating clients with respect, kindness, and empathy, values shaped through his family life. He emphasizes understanding clients’ unique priorities and aspirations before recommending financial products, seeking to build meaningful, long-term relationships aligned with clients’ dreams and intentions. In his free time, Thomas enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Newhouse is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a member of the Newhouse Sheridan Group. He focuses on providing financial guidance to senior level employees and executives with equity compensation in the Portland area. Andrew joined Merrill and the Newhouse Sheridan Group in 2022 after five years at a local financial advising firm in Portland. In his previous role, Andrew specialized in working with doctors and dentists across the country to help them achieve financial independence. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, corporate executive services, education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and personal retirement planning. As part of the Newhouse Sheridan Group, he contributes to the team’s mission to provide clients and their families with thoughtful advice and guidance to help them live their best financial lives. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Oregon. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Andrew is active in various outdoor pursuits, including running, golfing, fly-fishing, hunting, camping, fishing, football, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Sheri Gunnari is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience serving generations of families, focusing on understanding family dynamics and educating the next generation on financial values and decision-making. Her expertise includes developing multi-pronged financial strategies encompassing investment and retirement planning, tax minimization, estate planning, and liability management. Sheri holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University. Sheri resides in Battle Ground, Washington, with her husband, son, and several pets. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and golf, as well as engaging in various arts and crafts projects.

Elisa Landers is a financial advisor with Merrill in Portland, OR, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at U.S. Bank for 17 years before joining Merrill. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Hershkowitz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Matthew works closely with individuals and families to address objectives such as funding education, planning for retirement, and managing potential health care costs. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Matthew earned a Bachelor's Degree from Whitman College. His approach involves simplifying the complexities of investing to facilitate transparent and effective wealth planning conversations with his clients.