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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,588

Across 3,189 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

7 Roszel Rd, Investment Solutions Group

Princeton NJ 08540

Advisors at this office

103

Advisors at this office

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Santo C

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Santo Costa is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at DME Capital and Tink Construction LLC, as well as having a background unrelated to finance at Burn the Floor. 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 various 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

Zack W

Series 63

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Zack Warringer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in delivering wealth management strategies to high net worth clients and institutions. In his role, he utilizes the resources of Merrill to provide clients with customized financial solutions tailored to their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Zack holds an associate's degree from the State University of New York at Ulster and a bachelor's degree from Thomas Edison State College. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional career, Zack is married with two daughters. He enjoys golf, volunteering, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management
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Massimiliano V

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Massimiliano Verduci is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions in education and athletics. He is also involved with Verduci Athletics LLC. 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

Scott C

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Scott Cox is a Senior Financial Advisor based in Princeton, NJ, serving within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the position of the Barry Team's business manager. Scott has more than a decade of experience with Merrill Lynch, specializing in servicing 401(k), Pension, and Stock Option plans. Throughout his career, he has focused on connecting various aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their key goals. Scott earned his Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University. He holds professional designations including Certified Equity Professional (CEP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Scott resides in Whitehouse Station, NJ with his wife, Rishita, and their two daughters, Jiyana and Anaya. Outside of work, he enjoys exercising, traveling, and learning about different cultures, and he is a fan of the New York Giants, Rangers, and Yankees.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Stock option exercise strategy Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Exec comp design Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Danjie G

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Danjie Guo is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019, with prior experience at Bank of America and China Concentric Capital Group Ltd. 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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Lisa B

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Lisa Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 1996. 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 and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Cory W

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Cory Wajda is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation 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, 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

Brandon R

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Brandon Roche is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing goals-based wealth management services to high net worth individuals and businesses. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2017 and focuses on delivering customized financial solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and personal investment goals. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Coastal Carolina University and holds the professional designations of Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works alongside a team committed to helping clients understand and plan for what they value most, serving a range of clients including retirees, small businesses, foundations, private and public companies, and 401(k) and equity compensation plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid golfer. He is actively involved in community volunteer work and seeks to build long-term relationships with his clients while assisting them in pursuing their financial goals.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Liquidity event planning
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Michael C

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Michael Chrzanowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to joining Merrill, he was employed at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019 and was involved with E&R Tree Service from 2019 to 2021. 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

Shawn G

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Shawn Gold is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial services, including six years in private banking. He specializes in addressing the sophisticated and often complex wealth management needs of client families, with a focus on corporate benefits, executive services, employee benefits planning, equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, new wealth management, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Shawn has worked extensively with a diverse clientele that includes private business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, physicians, retired couples, widows, and divorced women, primarily in Metro New York and on both coasts. His comprehensive approach emphasizes managing intergenerational wealth and assisting clients through significant life transitions such as retirement, divorce, and loss of a spouse. Shawn holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin Pierce University and maintains professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Shawn enjoys football, gardening, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family. He values cultivating long-term relationships with clients, often offering personal support beyond regular business hours, and leverages the research and resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide tailored investment and estate planning strategies.

Wealth management Family Business Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive Doctor or Medical Professional Parents Intergenerational Families Retired Widow/Widower Divorced Women

Theresa W

Series 63, Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Theresa Walker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been providing financial guidance since 1982. She specializes in developing wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Theresa works closely with clients to identify their primary financial goals, such as education funding, retirement planning, and trust services, and crafts strategies aimed at building, managing, and preserving wealth for current and future generations. Leveraging the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking capabilities of Bank of America, Theresa is able to address various aspects of her clients’ financial lives. She also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., who provides personalized home financing advice designed to complement overall financial strategies. Theresa holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her high school diploma from Saint Maria Gorretti High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy

David B

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

David Briggs is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that align with clients’ short-, mid-, and long-term goals. David works closely with clients to address areas such as retirement income, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and managing new wealth. He also supports women and wealth and leverages resources from Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele. David is also actively involved in his community as a member of the Isles Board of Trustees. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys biking, fishing, hiking, music, painting, pickleball, skiing, surfing, yoga, and spending time with his family.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Women Professionals Women's Finance
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Michael B

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Michael Bebawi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he develops personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. He leverages investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to changing market conditions. Michael holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University after completing his high school education at South Brunswick High School. In addition to his professional work, Michael participates actively in community service and volunteers with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community engagement.

Wealth management
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Karla M

Series 63, Series 65

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Karla Miller is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1996 and has been with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee for the L.D.M. Family Trust and is the owner of LDMAM LLC, a company that holds land and provides liability protection. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Christopher C

Series 66

Princeton, NJ

Merrill

Christopher Certo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with professionals and business owners to simplify their financial picture and build strategies aligned with their long-term goals. His approach is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on helping clients understand their options clearly and make informed decisions with confidence. Certo's expertise includes structuring investments more efficiently, improving tax positioning over time, and navigating financial decisions as clients' careers and income evolve. He concentrates on client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Christopher enjoys music, soccer, swimming, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Wealth management General tax planning Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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