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James Johnston is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at University at Boulder, Space4Good, and Eldora Ski & Ride School. 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.

Mark Cunniff is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Kenwood Country Club. He has also been involved with Wake Forest University and worked with CaddieMaster. 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 a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Howe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he develops customized investment plans for both corporate retirement plan clients and individual private wealth management clients. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2016, he served as a Vice President at the Money Management Institute, a nationally recognized trade association focused on investment solutions. Robert works closely with business owners, plan sponsors, and participants to prepare for retirement, assisting with 401k plan improvements, employee education, fiduciary duties, and executive compensation and Non-Qualified retirement programs. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and an MBA from George Mason University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a graduate of Phillips Andover and also attended Clarkson University. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys adventure sports such as biking, boating, camping, ice hockey, scuba diving, and skiing. He spends time with his family and pursues reading and watching movies. Robert participates in community organizations including DC Lucky Dog and is involved with the Phillips Andover Alumni Association. His approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals.

Jonathan Sade is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients and their families to understand their financial situations and priorities, developing customized strategies to address their investing and fiduciary responsibilities. Jonathan focuses on both institutional and individual wealth management needs. Jonathan holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a high school diploma from St Albans School and a bachelor's degree from Princeton University. Jonathan has been recognized in Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" consecutively from 2019 through 2024.

Richard Haskin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and families, aiming to deliver personalized advice and client service. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He studied business at the University of Miami and earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation through the Exit Planning Institute. This credential equips him to address the unique opportunities and challenges faced by entrepreneurs from business launch through exit. Richard also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Richard serves on the board of directors of the Jewish Social Services Agency, which supports families in the DC metro area. He is a member of the Amity Club of Washington, an organization focused on philanthropic and social activities. He and his wife, Tamara, have lived in Washington for over 30 years and have two grown sons.

Robert Huber is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Corporate Advisory Services Team, which services corporate stock option plans, 401(k) plans, and employee stock purchase plans (ESPP). His role focuses on supporting corporations in developing benefits plans. With over 28 years of experience, Robert specializes in corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and institutional and corporate benefit services. He holds professional designations as an Equity Plan Consultant (EPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Robert earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf, reading, and coaching basketball, softball, and baseball for youth leagues in his community.

Jordan Stewart is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. 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.

Joseph Accurso is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager on an international advisory team, advising high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions on complex investment and planning needs across global markets. His role involves managing personalized strategies that may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. With nearly two decades as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and over a decade of prior experience as a proprietary trader, Joseph combines institutional trading experience with holistic wealth planning. His expertise spans risk-managed, data-driven portfolio construction, asset allocation, and downside protection, especially in volatile markets. He focuses on wealth accumulation, preservation, multi-generational transfer, integrating investment management with tax-aware planning, estate strategies, and cross-border considerations. Joseph holds a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Italian. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include adventure sports, billiards, boxing, chess, football, horseback riding, music, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Brian Northern is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Heritage Financial Consultants and has held various roles outside of finance, including positions at Domino's and Brookeville Beer Farm. 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.

Dino Anders is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and also works with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an owner of nonprofit organizations related to property management, including Waterford Condominium and Mary House. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Cynthia Pierce is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over thirty years of industry experience. She provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, successful business owners, and philanthropic organizations. Alongside a team of firm specialists, she focuses on delivering customized advice, exceptional service, and a disciplined approach to investing. Her areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Cynthia holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her bachelor's degree from Sweet Briar College. Cynthia follows the Merrill tradition of community participation, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations. Her personal interests include boating, horseback riding, photography, and traveling. She was named to the Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" list in 2024 and also recognized in the Forbes "Best in State Wealth Advisors" list the same year.

Nicole Dresner is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates with clients to understand their financial situations and to introduce solutions offered through Merrill and Bank of America. Nicole assists clients in developing strategies aligned with their financial goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, and socially responsible investing. Nicole holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Maryland. She has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Prior to her current role, she has experience in the psychology field and the insurance industry, which she integrates to offer a holistic approach to financial planning. Outside of her professional work, Nicole is involved with The St. James All-Star Cheerleading and the University of Maryland Cheerleading organizations. Her personal interests include basketball, dancing, gymnastics, music, reading, spending time with her family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

John Hasenberg is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He leads an eight-person team serving a diverse clientele that includes dentists, business owners, and non-profit organizations. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. John holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Accredited Asset Management Specialist™, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Benefits Consultant. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Prior to his career in financial services, John worked as a television reporter and producer specializing in business and political news. He is active in several business and civic organizations such as Leadership Greater Washington, where he was a member of the class of 2007, and the Avalon Foundation Board of Trustees. John has served on the boards of the Milton Jewish Day School (formerly JPDS) and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, where he was a past chair, as well as Jubilee Housing and Levine Music. A native Washingtonian and graduate of DC Public Schools, John resides with his wife Kimberly and two labradoodles in Bethesda and St. Michaels, Maryland. His personal interests include boating, cooking, pickleball, traveling, and spending time with his two children, Ellie and Benny.

Tyler Jennings is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique financial goals. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Tyler connects all aspects of his clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Tyler's career spanned roles in industrial sales, home building estimation, and automotive mechanics. His interest in financial markets and money stewardship grew from personal experience and a family connection to the industry. Tyler holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation and earned his high school diploma from Commonwealth Academy. Tyler is active in his community, participating in the Kiwanis organization. He lives in Bristow, VA with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time camping, fishing, hiking, engaging with music and photography, and being with his family.

Andrew Sheridan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in wealth management strategies tailored to individual clients, including areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Andrew began his career in financial services in 2007 and joined The Hasenberg Hartsock Group in 2014. He works with individuals, families, businesses, local government employees, non-profits, and multi-generational families to develop strategies that balance their financial objectives with their core values. His approach involves a disciplined process focused on understanding each client's unique needs, concerns, and priorities. He holds a BS in Business from Mount Saint Mary's University (2007) and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the College for Financial Planning. Andrew is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA®), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He serves on the steering committee for the Mount St. Mary's DC Alumni Association and volunteers with organizations including the Knights of Columbus and Cup of Joe meal packing events. Andrew lives in Vienna, Virginia, with his wife Katherine and their four children.