Providence, RI 1 Financial Plz 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

1 Financial Plz

Providence RI 02903

Advisors at this office

30

Advisors at this office

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Michael O

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Michael O Keefe is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A. He also has experience outside finance, including a two-year period with the International Tennis Hall of Fame. 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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Amy R

Series 63, Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Amy Roberts is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and previously held positions at Riversource Fund Distributors, Riversource Investments, and Columbia Management Group. 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 various institutional entities.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michelle C

Series 63, Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Michelle Couture is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. for over two decades. 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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Peter B

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Peter Balesano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at BNY Mellon and Bank of America. He serves as a board member of the Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, focusing on health initiatives for vulnerable populations. 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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Michael G

Series 63, Series 65

Providence, RI

Merrill

Michael Garand is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Alexander P

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Alexander Pirri is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and director for the King Philip Little League in Bristol, Rhode Island. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Thomas M

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Thomas Mc Donough is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He worked at BNY from 1990 to 2025 before joining Merrill in 2025. 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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David S

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

David Salit is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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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Paul A

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Paul Anghinetti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 4 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property business. 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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Peter M

Series 63, Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Peter Miniati III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Providence, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at F.L. Putnam Investment Management, Napatree Capital LLC, and Washington Trust Wealth Management. He serves on the boards of the Rhode Island Historical Society and the Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home and is chair of the board at St. Raphael Academy, a private Catholic high school. Merrill, together 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Yahaira P

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Yahaira Placencia is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2001 and 2014, respectively. Placencia serves on the boards of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and United Way of Rhode Island, where she contributes to strategic planning and organizational oversight. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Andrea W

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Andrea Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill since 2009. Williams is also affiliated with Bank of America, where she has worked since 2006. 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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Karen O

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Karen O'Kane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She 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, offering 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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Farrel S

Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Farrel Simpson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following a one-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. 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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Aaron M

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Providence, RI

Merrill

Aaron Mccormick is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship selling original artwork focused on animals and nature and is involved in producing arts and culture-related online audio and video content. 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 various institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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