Stowe, VT Office

Richard Goodwin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Goodwin serves as President of The Goodwin Levine Foundation, a family charitable organization. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

G Thornton is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career beginning in 1991 following his graduation from Babson College with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Investments, he has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began working with Merrill in 1994 and continues to serve many long-standing clients. G Thornton's approach centers on closely working with clients to understand their changing personal and financial goals. He develops customized financial plans that guide his investment recommendations, ensuring a personalized experience grounded in high-level service. His expertise extends to areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). G Thornton resides in Marblehead, MA, and his personal interests include boating, cooking, football, music, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

William Barton is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages 28 years of experience in the financial services industry to assist clients in making informed decisions regarding complex matters such as business transactions, family legacy structuring, retirement, and education planning. His approach emphasizes providing personalized wealth management, private banking, financial planning, and financing solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. William holds a Bachelor's Degree from Susquehanna University and maintains several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also a member of the CFA Institute of Boston and the Financial Planners Association. Outside of his professional responsibilities, William enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, golfing, mountain biking, hiking, and playing drums.