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Loren Ward is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s World Headquarters in 2007 and joined the Werbitt Cicale Group in 2010. Loren collaborates with Judith and Jacqueline to tailor wealth management services and recommendations to individual client needs, focusing on wealth planning and financial strategies for clients and their children. She works with rising business leaders, young families, and entrepreneurs to emphasize the importance of future planning, saving, and investing. Loren holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bucknell University. In 2021, she was designated as a Sports & Entertainment Advisor by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Her work has been recognized through multiple Forbes listings, including the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" as a member of the Werbitt Cicale team, the 2023 Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", and previous recognitions dating back to 2018. Loren is also involved in several community organizations such as the Bucknell University Professional Network, City Year New York Investment Community Board, Co-Chair of the City Year New York Women's Board, Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer, and the YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester.

Mark Wagner is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2013, bringing two years of personal banking experience focused on assisting clients with their financial needs and retirement planning. His expertise includes college education planning, employee financial health, socially responsible and values-based investing, ESG investing, and retirement income strategies. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Susquehanna University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, he volunteers at the Ossining Food Pantry and engages in various recreational activities including biking, boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, and soccer.

Jacqueline Cicale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1985 and has partnered with Judith for over 37 years. Jacqueline specializes in portfolio strategy, focusing on creating wealth for both business clients and individuals. Her expertise includes designing strategies to manage cash flow, lending, corporate retirement plans, and stock option plans for business clients. For individual and family clients, she constructs investment portfolios aligned with their specific goals and regularly reviews and adjusts these portfolios in response to changes in global markets. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over the years, she has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State," and "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for several consecutive years. These recognitions reflect her sustained experience, client retention, and adherence to industry best practices.

Michael Gorman is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been an advisor with Merrill since 1991 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Iona College. With over 30 years of investment management experience, Michael specializes in addressing clients' financial, retirement, and estate planning needs through customized financial strategies and investment planning. His expertise includes retirement income advice, investment asset allocation strategies, liability management, cash management, and working capital needs of corporations and small businesses. Michael serves a diverse client base that includes high net-worth individuals, families, senior-level executives, business owners, corporations, non-profit institutions, endowments, and estates. He is recognized for his commitment to understanding his clients' individual circumstances and objectives. Michael holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2017 to 2024. His personal interests include golfing, reading, and skiing.

John Guarnieri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, leveraging his expertise to assist with investment strategies and wealth management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to personalized investment guidance. Mr. Guarnieri earned a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College.

Miyuki Kiyota is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, following a brief tenure at Townsend. 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.

Deon Smith is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Merrill since 2013. Based in White Plains, NY, he has spent over a decade with 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Roger Camp is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Roger's expertise lies in creating personalized financial plans that address his clients' unique ambitions, including education funding, retirement planning, and managing potential health care costs. He emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals, aiming to provide simplicity and transparency throughout the wealth planning process. Roger earned an Associate's Degree from New Mexico Military Institute, followed by both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Jeffrey Chin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2000 and works with corporate employees, business and real estate owners, affluent individuals and their families to develop and implement disciplined investment and borrowing strategies for wealth growth and preservation. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized financial plans. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Jeffrey worked in corporate credit and treasury departments for a major automotive manufacturer, where he gained experience in cash flow management which informs his planning and investment philosophy. He has a particular focus on workplace retirement plans, working with employers to evaluate 401(k), profit-sharing and defined benefit plans, select investment menus, and provide educational presentations. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Baruch College. He has earned several professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is also a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts.

Angelo Mamone serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in White Plains, New York. In this role, he leads a team that assists clients and their families with managing various aspects of their financial lives. The team's approach emphasizes care and approachability, reflecting a strong commitment to clients' long-term welfare. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2008, Angelo has developed particular expertise in helping union members navigate retirement decisions and their effects on investments and income streams. He also provides guidance to small business owners on the intersection of professional and personal finances. His advisory services cover retirement strategies, customized investment management, income preservation, and lending access through Bank of America, N.A. Angelo focuses on delivering tailored financial solutions and fostering lasting client relationships based on trust and responsiveness. Angelo holds a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys traveling, with a particular interest in Italy, as well as engaging in golf, hiking, cooking, and photography.

Andrea Rickard is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Steven Noce is a financial advisor with Merrill in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory career, he participates in the Amazon Flex program as a delivery driver. 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 and institutional clients.

Teresa Berishaj is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and currently serves at Bank of America N.A. since 2024. Prior to Merrill, she was employed at Forte Capital Group and held academic roles at Manhattan College and Sacred Heart. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Jaime Goodman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in wealth management. She works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to develop customized strategies designed to support long-term financial goals across various market environments. Jaime focuses on providing tax-sensitive investment guidance aimed at wealth preservation and growth for high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. Jaime is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and joined Merrill Lynch in 1992. She holds several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jaime specializes in investment and asset management, retirement planning, home financing solutions, life insurance and long-term care planning, education and estate planning, and liability strategies for business owners. She is actively involved in educating clients, including hosting seminars aimed at empowering women on achieving financial independence, and she serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst supporting women through marital status transitions. Jaime is a member of professional organizations such as Impact 100 Westchester and the Institute of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts. She participates in community involvement initiatives including Impact 100.

Paula Dierking is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.