Poughkeepsie, NY South Rd Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,588

Across 3,186 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

2649 South Rd

Poughkeepsie NY 12601

Advisors at this office

29

Advisors at this office

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Lambros V

Series 63, Series 65

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Lambros Violaris is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 30 years of experience in assisting individuals and institutions with wealth management and income generation. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, institutional investment consulting, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bob Jones University. Outside of his professional work, Lambros enjoys adventure sports, baseball, biking, chess, drawing and sketching, hiking, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Exec comp design Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Women's Finance
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Allison G

Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Allison Gaudio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2007. 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 managed by internal and third-party teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michelle N

Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Michelle Nolen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corporate Secretary for MG Graphix Inc., a manufacturing company. 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 institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

George D

Series 63, Series 65

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

George Decker Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor and Assistant Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2021, bringing over 45 years of experience in the financial industry. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals and changing market conditions. George holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Angels of Light and having previously served on the boards of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Hope on a Mission, and New Horizons Resources. He resides in Millbrook, New York, with his wife Lori and is the father of six children and grandfather to ten grandchildren.

Wealth management
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Kara G

Series 63, Series 65

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Kara Gadonniex is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Poughkeepsie, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1993 and has worked at 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, 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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Marianne N

Series 63, Series 65

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Marianne Naughton is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1984. 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. The firm provides 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

Marc C

Series 63, Series 65

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Marc P. Cassalina is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor based in the Poughkeepsie, NY office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has dedicated over 35 years to Merrill Lynch, including a decade serving as Senior Resident Director of the Poughkeepsie office. Marc holds a Bachelor's degree from Marist College and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation. His areas of expertise encompass retirement planning, asset management, tax minimization strategies, charitable giving, and estate planning services. Marc develops strategies to help clients manage risk while pursuing their financial goals, focusing on building and preserving wealth for current and future generations. He works with Merrill Lynch and his team to provide personalized service combined with the global strength of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Marc and his wife Margarete are committed to supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, motivated by personal experience with the disease. Marc has served as a Board Member and Board President of the Greater New York Chapter and currently co-chairs the National Individual Giving Committee. He and his wife received the Breath of Life Award in 2022 for their dedication. Additionally, they support the Culinary Institute of America and the African Missionary Health Organization. Marc and Margarete reside in Milton, New York, and enjoy travel, golf, and their roles as grandparents.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Established Professionals Married/Couples/Partners Parents

Lisa P

Series 63, Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Lisa Preudhomme is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on working closely with clients to understand their individual needs and priorities in order to develop tailored financial strategies. Her approach involves creating personalized plans to support various goals such as retirement planning, funding education, and managing unexpected expenses. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is committed to providing ongoing advice and guidance to clients as their financial needs evolve.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Susan M

Series 63, Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Susan Murphy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing family-owned commercial and residential real estate properties and serves as a trustee for a family 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Mark B

Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Mark Burlingame is a Senior Vice President and the Resident Director of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office in Poughkeepsie. Since beginning his financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1998, Mark has focused his expertise on a broad range of client needs including college education planning, personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial plans with clients' unique priorities and long-term goals. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hamilton College. He has earned several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond his professional duties, Mark serves on the board of directors for Rebuilding Together Dutchess County, demonstrating his involvement in community service. He resides in Poughkeepsie with his wife Sara, a school teacher, and their two sons. Outside of work, Mark enjoys baseball, basketball, football, and golfing, and values spending time with his family.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy

Matthew N

Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Matthew Nathan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who focuses on helping families and businesses achieve their financial goals. He works closely with clients to understand their unique priorities and develop personalized financial strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. Matthew provides guidance on a range of topics including investing, retirement planning, and managing unexpected expenses, and offers access to Bank of America specialists for additional financial services. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and obtained his high school diploma from Bruton High School. Outside of his professional work, Matthew engages in horseback riding, hunting, rock climbing, and spending time with his family. His approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to create financial plans tailored to their personal and family goals.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Charitable giving & philanthropy Religious/faith focused

Perry G

Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Perry Goldschein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who advises individuals and businesses on financial planning and investment strategies to help them meet their goals, minimize taxes, and mitigate risk. He has experience integrating sustainability, Environmental Social Governance (ESG), business ownership, group benefits, and charitable or philanthropic considerations into client efforts. Perry's client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, institutional consulting, defined benefit plans, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to his career in financial advising, Perry worked as a lawyer, entrepreneur, and management consultant, engaging with a range of clients from individual entrepreneurs and professionals to smaller iconic brands and Fortune 500 companies. In his current role, he collaborates closely with colleagues and clients primarily within the financial services industry. Perry holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of California, Davis. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is active in community initiatives and has served on the boards of two environmental nonprofits, Sustainable Hudson Valley and Wallkill Valley Land Trust. Perry resides in the Hudson Valley with his wife and daughter and enjoys hiking, running, biking, chess, photography, rock climbing, reading, traveling, writing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Financial Professional
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Fatima C

Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Fatima Campbell is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years at the firm. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Enterprise Holdings for five years. 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

Timothy N

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Timothy Neilson serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He emphasizes a collaborative approach, seeking to understand clients’ life priorities to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals and aspirations. Timothy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York System. He is committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations, and following the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional work, Timothy enjoys biking, hiking, music, reading, writing, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer
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Andrew J

Series 66

Poughkeepsie, NY

Merrill

Andrew Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, One Main Financial, TD Bank, and Nike. Merrill, along 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, offering a range of 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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