Wilmington, DE Centerville 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

2951 Centerville Rd

Wilmington DE 19808

Advisors at this office

53

Advisors at this office

Lisa P

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Lisa Primack is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 1996 after six years with the investment firm Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in New York City. Lisa also served as the Senior Resident Director of the Wilmington, Delaware office from 2009 to 2020. She focuses on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Lisa holds FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 31, 63, and 66 registrations and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation through the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. She graduated from Vassar College in 1990 with a BA in Psychology. Lisa is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Delaware and the Wilmington Tax Group. She resides in Wilmington, Delaware, and Lewes, Delaware. Her personal interests include biking, spending time with family, and traveling.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Approaching retirement Women Professionals

Donald T

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Donald Truesdell Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides strategic guidance to high net worth clients. He began his career in 1993 in Merrill Lynch's asset management division, serving as a Portfolio Manager handling equity and fixed income portfolios for institutional and individual clients. In 1999, he transitioned to wealth management to work more closely with individual clients and families. He is a Managing Director and co-leads The HART Group, which he co-founded in 2005. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Allegheny College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. He is also a member of the CFA Institute of Charlottesville, VA and the Financial Analysts Society of Philadelphia. His expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Donald has coached baseball in the Piedmont league. He resides in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife and two children and enjoys spending time with his family, as well as baseball, biking, cooking, fishing, and photography.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning ESG / Sustainable investing

Matthew P

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Matthew Perny is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and ultra affluent families, helping them simplify complex financial needs through customized strategies. Matt leverages his fiduciary, investment, and trust experience to serve as a chief financial advocate for his clients, coordinating their objectives with accountants, attorneys, and family offices while navigating the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Prior to joining Merrill, Matt was President and Chief Fiduciary Officer of Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A., where he led the national trust company and oversaw trust, investment management, and custody accounts. He began his financial services career in 2002 with Wilmington Trust Company as a Private Client Advisor. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Davidson College and a Juris Doctor degree from the Delaware School of Law at Widener University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Matt is a member of the Delaware Estate Planning Council. He resides in northern Delaware with his wife and three sons. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, cooking, fishing, golfing, running, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy

Jill A

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Jill Angstadt Truesdell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since the start of her career in 1993 and is a founding member of The HART Group, one of Delaware's largest financial advisory practices. Jill works extensively with high-net-worth individuals and their families, focusing on personalized wealth management and investment management strategies, including retirement planning, estate services, and tax planning. Jill is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware. She lives in Wilmington, Delaware with her husband, Don, and their two children, Trey and Jillian.

Wealth management General estate planning guidance General tax planning Retirement income strategy Women Professionals Women's Finance Parents Mid-Career Professionals
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Matthew V

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Matthew Von Worrall is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to his career in finance, he was employed by Adidas and spent four years at Monmouth University. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Ellen N

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Ellen Nastase is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2005 and Bank of America since 2009. 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michael O

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Michael O Boyle is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020, following five years at Capital One Investing, LLC. 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, and institutions.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Thomas W

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Thomas Weisenfels serves as a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of the TWJ Wealth Management Team. With a 33-year career, his professional focus includes detailed financial planning, retirement issues, wealth and portfolio management, and providing total financial advice for high net worth, executive, and retired clients. He also contributes to Merrill Lynch's Retirement Education Services to assist corporate retirees in the Delaware area. A Delaware native, Thomas obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Engineering from the US Military Academy at West Point. He completed Army Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger schools and served as an Army officer veteran during the Desert Storm war. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, the TWJ Wealth Management Team, and operates under the name Thomas Weisenfels, Wealth Management Advisor. Outside his professional life, Thomas is involved with Reach Church in Bear, Delaware, and has community ties with St. Mark's High School. He lives in Greenville with his wife, Melissa, their two children, Lilly and Andrew, and their Boxer dog, Maple. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, table tennis, woodworking, fitness, home repairs, shooting, and spending time with his family on the Chesapeake Bay.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive Retired Women Professionals Women's Finance
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William S

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

William Sherry Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chair of the church council at Hockessin United Methodist Church and is a director of the University of Delaware Hockey Alumni Association, both nonprofit organizations. 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 strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Donald M

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Donald R. McLamb, Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in February 2018 and brings over 25 years of financial industry experience to his role. Donald focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to develop personalized approaches that help achieve their goals. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Donald graduated in 1996 from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He has been a licensed CPA since 2001 and is a member of the Delaware Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. He has served as the Chair of the Board for the Delaware Society of CPAs and is currently active in these professional organizations. In addition to his professional work, Donald volunteers as a member of the Board of Directors for the Delaware Military Academy, where he serves as Treasurer, and for The Delaware State Fair, where he chairs the Finance and Budget Committee. He resides in Bear, Delaware with his wife, Tracy, and their two daughters. They enjoy spending time together at the Delaware beaches. Donald does not provide tax advice in his role at Merrill.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing
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Christine S

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Christine Salah is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wilmington, DE. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, having worked at 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Zachary M

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Zachary Mawson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016, with a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property in Claymont, Delaware. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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James J

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

James Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating under the FSA designation. He provides wealth management services to clients through Merrill Lynch. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University. Details about his specific areas of expertise or additional professional credentials are not provided.

Wealth management Financial Professional
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Jake A

Series 63, Series 65

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Jake Armstrong is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Wilmington, DE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2025, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and has diverse experience including roles outside finance such as at Matt's Fish Camp and Wilmington Blue Rocks. 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

Aj L

Series 66

Wilmington, DE

Merrill

Aj Lopez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management focused on providing clear, actionable strategies for long-term financial success. Drawing on six years of active duty service in the United States Air Force, Aj emphasizes preparation, accountability, adaptability, and calmness under pressure in his advisory approach. He works with individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners to simplify complex financial decisions related to retirement income planning, tax minimization, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Aj's methodology centers on practical, disciplined planning tailored to clients' unique goals, leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to deliver integrated financial solutions. Aj holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside his professional activities, he enjoys baseball, boxing, chess, football, golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Retirement income strategy Income planning General tax planning Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner Military & Veterans Approaching retirement Parents
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