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Jeffrey Myers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President Elect and will become President of the South Sound Planned Giving Council, a nonprofit focused on planned giving education. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Bik is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on delivering a comprehensive wealth management approach that begins with understanding clients and their families, financial situations, and priorities. He works to create customized strategies that adapt to clients’ evolving needs and market conditions, leveraging Merrill’s investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America. Jonathan specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He collaborates closely with clients to align wealth management plans with their values and goals. His expertise includes retirement planning, 401(k) analysis, portfolio strategies, education planning, cash flow modeling, estate planning services, and tax minimization. He also facilitates access to banking support for large purchase financing as part of addressing clients’ broader financial needs. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Saint Leo College. Jonathan has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he volunteers with the Florida Holocaust Museum and enjoys boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

William Brooks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he serves as a relationship manager for high net worth clients and corporations, with a focus on private banking, investments, banking, and lending issues. William has over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, having begun his career in 1992. He holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). William was named to the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list as a member of the Cotton, Brooks and Associates team. William is a lifetime resident of Pinellas County. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include boating, fishing, and running.

Haleigh Guilbert is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), indicating her expertise in personal investment strategies. Haleigh has completed her education with a Master's Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Bachelor's Degree from Florida State University.

William Bond is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at supporting their long-term goals. His approach includes leveraging Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to each client's unique financial picture. William’s areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and wealth planning for women. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. William earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. In addition to his professional work, William dedicates time to volunteering with organizations within the communities served by Merrill. His personal interests include cooking, hiking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Michael Esposito is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has a long tenure at Bank of America dating back to 1994. Esposito holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He serves on the boards of the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Aquarium, where he is involved in community business support and wildlife conservation efforts, respectively. Merrill, in conjunction 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Daniel Kortenhaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the University of South Florida and has been involved with the St Petersburg Yacht Club. 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.

Elizabeth Hazen is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings two decades of experience in the financial services industry, beginning her career in 2005 as a personal banker with Bank of America in Augusta, Georgia. She later served as a financial center manager in Tampa Bay before transitioning to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014. Elizabeth joined her current team in 2016, where she focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with her clients’ distinct financial goals and values. Her expertise includes comprehensive wealth management for individuals and families, with particular emphasis on college education planning, family wealth strategies, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Elizabeth engages with clients through a planning-based approach that evolves over time, integrating a deep understanding of their priorities and circumstances. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Elizabeth earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Georgia. She lives by the beach with her husband and their family. Committed to community involvement, she volunteers with organizations such as LEAD for Women at Bank of America in Tampa, serves as a lecturer at her church, and contributes to her local food bank. In her personal time, Elizabeth enjoys running and participates in charity races with her running club throughout the year.

Lori Lacy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1993. 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.

Pedro Filippa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual of America, Raymond James, and T. Rowe Price. 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.

Jonathan Jacobus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Jacobus Wealth Management Group, which serves a diverse clientele across New York, New Jersey, Florida, and 24 other states. The group provides personalized wealth management strategies through a disciplined five-step process focused on understanding clients' financial situations and long-term goals. Jonathan and his team work closely with clients to establish and define their objectives, assess their current financial status, and align recommendations accordingly. Their services include investment and retirement planning, liability management, budgeting, and other aspects of financial life management. The group serves multiple generations of clients, including corporate executives, attorneys, CPAs, and business owners. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the University of Tampa and has earned professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations.

Mark Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor and founding member of the Carlson Group, a Goals-Based Wealth Management team within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in St. Petersburg in 1981, Mark has developed investment disciplines and client relationship standards to guide his practice. The Carlson Group serves business owners, physicians, lawyers, professionals, and their families with services including portfolio management, corporate retirement plans, customized lending, trust and estate planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree from Emory University, earned in 1972, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is registered to conduct business in more than 44 states. Mark balances his professional commitments with family time alongside his wife, Dimity, and their three sons. The couple is engaged with the local community through involvement with the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts and Academy Prep Center for Education.

Xhuljan Myteberi is a financial advisor with Merrill in Saint Petersburg, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Merrill, along 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.

Kyle O'Keefe is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, previously employed at Bank of America, N.A. from 2026. Outside the financial sector, he has experience working in education, including roles at Rasmussen University and high school teaching positions. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Rubino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on delivering financial planning and wealth management services to his clients. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida. Further details about his experience, areas of expertise, and personal interests are not provided.