Saint Augustine, FL Office

Gail Spindle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 1985. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

John Lynch is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America N.A. Lynch is also involved in coaching and advising high school athletes through his ownership of Shamrock Soccer Camps. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution supported by an extensive platform and integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Ryan Todd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2005 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he consults for Metropolis Comic Books, assisting with conventions and operational support. 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.

Marcus C. Rowe currently serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' life priorities and financial goals. He collaborates with clients to develop flexible financial plans responsive to changing market conditions, leveraging insights from Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America. His areas of expertise include education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Mr. Rowe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from Dartmouth College. He began his career in consumer banking in 2002, transitioned to asset management in 2004, and joined Merrill Lynch's Wealth Management Group in 2007. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). In addition to his professional career, Marcus is actively involved in community organizations and non-profit work, particularly in the field of K-12 education. He serves or has served in various board and leadership roles with organizations such as City Year, Community First Igloo, Early Learning Coalition of Duval, Episcopal School of Jacksonville Endowment Board, Jacksonville Public Education Fund, United Way of Northeast Florida, and others. He supports initiatives with Celebration Church and the Malivai Washington Youth Foundation, reflecting his commitment to mentoring and inspiring young people.

Larry Kirk Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2011 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2006. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lance Beck is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Augustine, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a one-third owner of a family business involved in mineral rights for natural gas wells. 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, and various institutional investors.

Jeremy Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Augustine, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2014 and with Bank of America since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a vending machine business and owns a company related to property management. 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.

Arthur Wampler is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Augustine, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2007 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time driving a shuttle bus for Coastal Transportation. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Colon is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the St. Augustine branch office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2014 and specializes in working with high-net worth individuals, businesses, and families. Nicholas focuses on providing objective, custom wealth management advice centered on clients' specific goals, aiming to help them maintain focus on these priorities over the long term. He draws on his background in psychology to educate clients about the emotional aspects of investment decisions and assist them in avoiding common pitfalls. Nicholas holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida. He has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of his professional role, Nicholas resides in Ponte Vedra, Florida. He plays lacrosse for the Jacksonville Armadillos and serves on the board of the River City Lacrosse Foundation.

Joshua Miller is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Bank of America, Charter Communications, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and involvement in collegiate athletics at Stetson University and Syracuse University. He serves as a board member of the T S Foundation, an organization that hosts quarterly youth football clinics in memory of a local athlete. 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.

Nathaniel Nusz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he owns several rental properties in Florida and Georgia. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cindy Valentino is a financial advisor with Merrill in St. Augustine, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. 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.