West Nyack, NY Office

Alexander Recchia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2013, he has worked directly with individuals and businesses to help them achieve their financial goals. His client base includes owners of private businesses, corporate executives, physicians, CPAs, attorneys, retired couples, widows, and multiple generations of families across the nation. His areas of expertise encompass education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Alexander emphasizes the importance of strategies beyond savings and investments, including estate planning and family wealth transfer, to help clients efficiently move toward their defined objectives and navigate pivotal life transitions such as retirement or selling a business. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Salve Regina University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Healing the Children, and Knights of Columbus. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, photography, and spending time with his family.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, overseeing advisory services and risk management in the West Nyack, New York office. In her role as a producing director and Vice President, she works closely with clients to understand their concerns and priorities and supports financial advisors in delivering client-centered services. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies that emphasize portfolio construction aimed at reducing risk and minimizing taxes. Melanie holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She participates in community activities, having been past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League, and volunteers with local organizations such as the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity. Melanie also engages with the community by offering investment education classes geared towards women investors. She resides in Bardonia, New York.

Autumn Weems is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor delivering food and groceries for DoorDash. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Brian Higgins is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1983 and also has tenure at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring through its CIO and platform oversight and integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates to support trading, lending, and capital markets activities.

Douglas Clancy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his professional career in 1997 as a Revenue Credit Analyst with Merrill and joined the Mahoney Clancy Group as a Financial Advisor in 1999. Mr. Clancy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Tufts University, graduating Cum Laude in 1997. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. He has obtained several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional duties, Douglas Clancy is involved in his community as an assistant coach for his son's outdoor and indoor soccer teams in the Montvale Athletic League.

Louis Jondee is a Senior Portfolio Advisor and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2022 from First Republic Private Wealth Management and has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry. Louis and his team provide financial expertise along with the global investment and risk management capabilities of Merrill to serve their clients. Louis specializes in financial and estate planning services, personalized portfolio management, and risk management. He works with a diverse client base including business owners and corporate executives, offering guidance on equity compensation, retirement income, tax minimization, exit planning, and long-term financial strategies. His approach focuses on tailoring financial plans to individual client needs and priorities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baruch College and professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Louis is involved in the Catholic Youth Organization and is fluent in English and Spanish.

Daniel Mahoney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1984 as an institutional bond trader before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role in 1985. Over his career, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He has also earned professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Daniel has personal interests that include golfing, hiking, reading, and skiing.

Nadezda Timokhova is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She combines her background in investment research, company valuation, and capital markets analysis with her financial planning expertise to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Nadezda works with individuals, families, and business owners to address a variety of financial priorities, including investing, retirement planning, and preparation for expected and unexpected life events. She places emphasis on understanding each client's goals, priorities, and financial situation in order to develop personalized strategies aligned with their objectives. Nadezda is committed to building long-term relationships and providing guidance as her clients' needs and circumstances evolve to help them pursue greater financial confidence over time. Nadezda holds a Doctorate Degree from the State University of Management and has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is proficient in English and Russian.

Edward Conklin Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1984 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jason Elfenbein is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Quick & Reilly, Inc., with over 15 years at Bank of America and 17 years at Merrill. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eileen Finnegan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Merrill since 1993 and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she oversees a family-owned business that produces and sells pet bow ties, which supports animal shelters through donations. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Peyton Steitz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves entrepreneurs, business owners, and affluent families across Northern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley. He develops long-term financial strategies tailored to clients' goals and ambitions, focusing on personalized guidance and a long-term perspective. Steitz's expertise includes assisting clients with managing financial priorities such as home purchases, college savings, elder care, and healthcare needs. He works closely with clients to define their goals and select portfolio strategies designed to achieve them, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as situations change. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a High School Diploma/GED from Manatee-Sarasota and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at The Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Steitz is fluent in English and Spanish.

Sally McLeod is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who serves multigenerational families with tax efficient wealth management and risk control strategies. She specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Sally holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina, Kenan Flagler Business School, and a Master of Professional Studies in Wealth Management from Columbia University. She has earned several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Throughout her career, Sally has developed extensive client-facing expertise in areas such as investment, lending, insurance, tax, and estate planning strategies. Her personal interests include dancing, gardening, horseback riding, music, skiing, swimming, tennis, and yoga. She is fluent in both Chinese and English.