Westport, CT Gorham Island Rd Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,545

Across 3,141 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model‑based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal Chief Investment Office (CIO) teams and third‑party style managers and implements trading, account administration and custody support for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations and charitable organizations.

Portfolio implementation varies by Strategy: some are model‑based where MAA implements CIO or style manager models, while others authorize third‑party Discretionary Managers to execute trades directly; the CIO also uses strategic and tactical asset allocation and offers “tax aware” versions of related strategies for higher tax‑sensitivity investors. Cash allocations are typically swept through the Bank’s Cash Sweep Program or invested in money market alternatives, and clients can request reasonable investment restrictions (which MAA may accept or decline and may have limited effect where Funds are used).

Several features in the brochure distinguish Merrill from many peers: as part of the Bank of America group it has affiliates that operate in swaps and derivatives markets and it has disclosed planned arrangements to receive “Support Fees” and to offer optional Data Analytics to third‑party firms beginning January 1, 2027 (the brochure notes Merrill will not receive Support Fees for accounts enrolled in the SPS Program). The firm also discloses multiple SEC administrative orders and related enforcement matters (including a 2025 order with a $25 million civil penalty related to cash sweep disclosures), and the Program materials do not present the SPS service as a source of standalone financial planning.

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Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

1 Gorham Island Rd

Westport CT 06880

Advisors at this office

11

Advisors at this office

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Bernard R

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Bernard Reidy Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the St. Patricks Day Parade Foundation in New York City, primarily involved in fundraising activities. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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William J

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

William Jarvis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Commonfund for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2017. He previously created a company called Greenwich Strategic Advisors LLC, which is no longer active. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Diane M

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Merrill

Diane Mcguire is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a fiduciary power of attorney for her parents. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Bryan S

Series 63, Series 65

Westport, CT

Merrill

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, with prior experience at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment management is delivered through multiple program strategies and an extensive roster of manager-constructed strategies, supported by the oversight of its CIO and platform team.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Zachary L

Series 63, Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Zachary Lyons is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Lyons serves as president of two condominium associations and manages an online resale business through ECOMM LLC. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage, and custody services. The firm integrates its advisory services with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Sean L

Series 63, Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Sean Lenahan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Lenahan serves on the finance and fundraising committees of the Family & Children's Agency in Norwalk, CT. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Lauren M

Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Lauren Morales is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience, primarily serving clients from Westport, CT. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Mark F

Series 63, Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Mark Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Fitzgerald worked for 15 years at Commonfund Securities, Inc. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Mark E

Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Mark Ellis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009. Ellis also has a long-standing association with Bank of America, dating back to 2005. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Robert H

Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Robert Haskins is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. He also serves as an advisory board member for the Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization focused on literacy and life skills training for low-income women. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Brian F

CFP®, Series 66

Westport, CT

Merrill

Brian Fink is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2014. Based in Westport, CT, he holds the Series 66 license. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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