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Karim Attar is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients’ financial goals, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America. Karim’s expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Karim holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he provides both traditional advice and portfolio management services, including discretionary management of customized investment strategies that may involve individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. In addition to his professional work, Karim participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community service. He enjoys cooking, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Patrick Ryan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and is also associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property in Boston, MA. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Reginald Lamb is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial advising career in 2015, initially with Waddell and Reed before joining Merrill in 2017, he has specialized in helping individuals, families, and small business owners make sound financial decisions and manage their wealth responsibly. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and philanthropic planning, among others. Prior to his career in finance, Reginald was a professional classical musician. Starting his professional career at age 16, he held principal bassist positions with several orchestras, including the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Portland Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and Vermont Symphony. He has performed with notable artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Jonathan Biss. Reginald’s musical background contributes to his approach as a financial advisor by shaping his skills in listening, attention to detail, and collaborative client service. Reginald holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bob Jones University and a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Reginald lives in Massachusetts with his wife, three children, two dogs, several fish, and a bearded dragon. He is actively involved in his community through Westgate Church and has personal interests in camping, chess, fishing, football, gardening, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, soccer, and rock hounding.

Robert Barrette is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since 1991. He provides advisory services focused on the creation, growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth, leveraging his extensive experience combined with Merrill Lynch's resources. His expertise spans multiple client focus areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and philanthropic planning. Bob holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He employs a collaborative approach, emphasizing an understanding of clients' life priorities to create personalized financial plans tailored around their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, Robert enjoys golfing, reading, running, and skiing.

Michael Brady is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committees for the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association and Beth Israel Lahey Health, and is a Town Meeting Member in Milton, Massachusetts. 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 accounts.

Khatuna Tkebuchava is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in guiding clients through significant life events, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Born and raised in Georgia, Khatuna moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1997 where she began her family. She currently resides in Newton. Khatuna holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgian Technical University and a Master's Degree from GIPA. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is affiliated with the MFA. Khatuna is fluent in Russian and English. Outside of her professional work, she is involved in community activities such as the Walk for Hunger. Her personal interests include antiquing, cooking, gardening, hiking, interior decorating, music, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Michael Scherer is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Antico Business, Lansing Building Products, C-4 Analytics, and Endicott College. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties through an entity formed for liability protection. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via 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.

Kristopher Grenier is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Webster First Federal Credit Union for six years before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Vacher is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, affiliated with The Cafaro Group. He began his career in financial services in 1995 at Fidelity Investments, becoming a financial advisor there in 1999. In 2008, he joined Bank of America before moving to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009. Steve holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). As a qualified portfolio manager, he provides traditional advice and guidance and manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He may also manage client portfolios on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Bryant University in 1994, followed by a master's degree in financial planning from Bentley University's McCallum Graduate School. Steve resides in North Attleboro with his wife, Darah, and their two children.

Henry Mc Kay is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists individuals and families in making thoughtful financial decisions by bringing clarity and coordination to their financial lives. His advisory approach emphasizes ongoing discipline in financial planning, adapting to changes in goals, opportunities, and circumstances within a broad strategic framework. Henry's expertise centers on key areas such as liquidity, tax efficiency, risk management, and wealth transfer. He provides guidance through various stages of life, including wealth building, retirement preparation, supporting future generations, and managing significant life events. His services encompass investment management, retirement planning, estate and trust considerations, lending strategies through Bank of America, and collaboration with other professional advisors. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Temple University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Henry is proficient in English and French.

James Mckay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Danforth is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and priorities, offering strategies across areas such as executive compensation, equity compensation services, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. He also provides guidance in specialized areas like sports and entertainment finance and retirement income planning. William holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lehigh University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His professional approach focuses on building long-term relationships through thoughtful planning and disciplined investment management, ensuring that client strategies adapt as their life circumstances evolve. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys hiking, running marathons, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Burnham is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for RBC Capital Markets Corp for 16 years before joining Merrill. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ellen Pumphret is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney and co-trustee for her parents. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Flaherty is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Boston Wealth Management and multiple service and retail positions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services within the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.