Sparta, NJ A Main St Office

Joseph Ramondini is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. He is based in Sparta, NJ. 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.

Douglas Sheroff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a client-focused approach to help individuals and families understand their current financial situation, define their future goals, and develop efficient strategies to achieve those objectives. His practice emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Douglas earned his Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional life, Douglas is active in his local community, participating in the Chamber of Commerce and supporting organizations such as the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Carolyn Ottenbreit is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Sparta, New Jersey office. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and serves a select group of affluent clients, including current or retired corporate executives and professionals. Carolyn joined Merrill in 1986 and transitioned to the Private Client Group in 1996 after ten years in corporate finance. Carolyn's expertise encompasses managing all aspects of clients' finances and investments, offering services such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. She leverages the global resources of Merrill and collaborates with specialists and clients' tax and legal advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Carolyn emphasizes financial education to foster a collaborative client-advisor relationship. She holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she concentrated in finance. Carolyn has also been actively involved in community organizations, having served as Past Chairperson of The SCARC Foundation, Inc., and Past President of the Newton Rotary Club in New Jersey. Her personal interests include cooking, reading, and traveling.

Ava Nelson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization to help clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Ava holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. She earned a Bachelor's Degree as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William Paterson University. In her role, Ava emphasizes education, thoughtful planning, and personalized strategies tailored to individuals and families. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and soccer.

Paul Modafferi is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in family wealth management. He works with clients to create personalized financial strategies that reflect their unique goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Paul draws upon the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking solutions of Bank of America to provide comprehensive guidance across areas such as education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. With a focus on understanding clients’ financial situations and priorities, Paul begins each relationship by identifying key objectives and customizing approaches accordingly. He employs tools like Merrill’s Investment Personality Assessment to better tailor investment strategies. Paul holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Centenary University. Paul follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.