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William Liebowitz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing and implementing customized wealth management strategies to help clients preserve wealth and manage their finances in alignment with their future goals. His areas of expertise include liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Bill began his career in the financial industry in 1986, working with high net worth clients. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Stamford, Connecticut, Bill and his family relocated to Palm City, Florida in 2004. Outside of his professional work, Bill is involved in animal rescue and shelters. His personal interests include boating, golfing, practicing yoga, and spending time with his family.

Robert Testwuide is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads The Testwuide Team, providing financial strategy and investment portfolio guidance for high-net-worth families, small businesses, and select public policy organizations. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, he focuses on delivering customized qualitative and quantitative financial analyses tailored to clients’ specific goals. Robert collaborates with clients in areas including financial risk management, income management, asset allocation, and tax minimization strategies. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1994, Robert has cultivated extensive expertise in financial planning and portfolio management. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from James Madison University, earned in 1988, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant recognized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. His active participation in professional associations supports the team’s efforts to stay current with evolving financial issues. Outside of his work, Robert enjoys boating, football, golfing, pickleball, skiing, and traveling. He resides in Arlington, Virginia.

C T Weissing is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stuart, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1980 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Saunders is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2007, with a two-year tenure at Morgan Stanley in between. She is based in Stuart, Florida. 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.

Stacy Nelson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2008, she has worked with clients to help manage risk and generate income through personalized wealth management strategies. Stacy focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of North Florida. Stacy has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is fluent in English and Spanish. Stacy values transparency and personalization in her client relationships, aiming to develop financial strategies tailored to individual goals. She participates in community volunteering and enjoys personal interests such as baseball, dancing, soccer, softball, and spending time with her family in Jupiter, Florida.

Stephen Szczublewski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stuart, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1996 and has been affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position related to a fiduciary entity. 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.

Arlette Cataldo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over three decades of experience in wealth management, focusing on aligning strategies for risk-managed investments, liability management, tax minimization, wealth transfer, philanthropy, and business succession. Arlette works closely with clients and their families, often tailoring financial strategies for individual family members and providing education on managing wealth to promote confident financial lives. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2007, Arlette managed municipal bond portfolios and served as a financial advisor at Smith Barney. She has been active in the financial planning industry, having served as a board member, president, and chairman of the board of the International Association of Financial Planners (IAFP). Arlette holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®. Arlette earned a Bachelor's Degree from Berklee College of Music and a Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. She is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). In her personal life, she enjoys biking, boating, cooking, genealogy, ice hockey, interior decorating, music, spending time with family, and traveling.

Cynthia Agran is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stuart, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and over 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill and its predecessor firms since 1997, with brief periods away from the industry. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Johanna Salgado is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, demonstrating her expertise in retirement planning. Johanna earned her Bachelor's Degree from Florida Atlantic University. Her professional focus includes assisting clients with wealth management and retirement strategies.

Austin Drukker Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1996. He has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Outside of advisory, he is a limited partner in a for-profit LLC, Christmas Cove Properties. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America affiliates and provides multiple program strategies with an emphasis on managed accounts and tax-efficient implementation.

Peter Panchura is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, considering the dynamic nature of today's market conditions. He provides clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Peter holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a bachelor's degree from Washington & Jefferson College. He values community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting Merrill's tradition of engagement in the communities it serves.

Angela Kothe is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020. Prior to her financial career, she spent 12 years with Darden Restaurants. Outside of advising, she is involved in the hospitality industry as an employee at Fruits and Roots Vegan Cafe in Stuart, Florida. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment approaches including tactical asset allocation and tax-aware strategies.

Brian Chrisman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing extensive experience in holistic wealth management planning. Since 2012, he has developed his practice focused on client-specific needs and goals, delivering services such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income planning, and portfolio management. Brian's expertise includes managing custom investment strategies and offering a client-first service model aimed at independent business owners, professionals, and high net worth families. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University, where he also served as a baseball team captain, and a Master's Degree from The University of Pittsburgh. Brian is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and an active member of the University of Pittsburgh Varsity Letter Club. He is involved in community activities, including volunteering with Jensen Beach High School Athletics Baseball. Brian and his family reside in Palm City, Florida, and are involved in local youth sports such as Little League Baseball and Softball. His approach to financial advising centers on collaboration and trust, working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies to pursue their long-term goals.

Michael Weissing is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Weissing Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Stuart, Florida. He provides financial guidance to affluent individuals and business owners, assisting with retirement planning, business transitions, and wealth transfer. The Weissing Wealth Management Group emphasizes listening to clients' needs and goals to develop customized strategies supported by the team's extensive experience and Merrill's resources. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Florida and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Before joining The Weissing Wealth Management Group, he worked at Merrill Edge Self Directed. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He remains engaged in his local community as a member of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, the Palm City Chamber of Commerce, the Stuart Rod and Reel Club, Toastmasters, and the Young Professionals of Martin County. Outside of work, Michael enjoys water sports, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Tuttle is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers a thoughtful approach to managing wealth by understanding each client's family, financial situation, and priorities to create customized and flexible wealth management strategies. Jeffrey provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Jeffrey focuses on areas such as managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification as well as the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Jeffrey emphasizes educating his clients about their financial choices and portfolios while collaborating with their legal and tax professionals to implement estate and tax planning services. Jeffrey obtained both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Florida Atlantic University, including a Master of Science degree in Forensic Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration. He resides in Saint Lucie West, Florida, with his wife and two daughters. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, fishing, golfing, ice hockey, spending time with his family, surfing, traveling, and watching movies.