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Carlo Zanoni is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Carlo has over 20 years of experience in financial services, specializing in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Carlo utilizes a goals-based wealth management process, global resources, and current web technology to help clients pursue their financial lifestyles. He offers personalized wealth management strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He also serves clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, managing strategies on a discretionary basis. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Southern Maine. Carlo is involved in his community through participation in organizations such as the Lewiston/Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Appalachian Mountain Club, and Preble Street Resource Center. He enjoys outdoor activities including baseball, basketball, camping, football, hiking, and music, and values spending time with his family.

Vance Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement income planning and portfolio management services. He has over 24 years of experience as a financial advisor and has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2006. Vance holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) certification and is designated as a Portfolio Manager, enabling him to manage personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis tailored to individual client goals. Vance focuses on assisting individuals, families, and small businesses with a range of financial planning areas including retirement income, college education planning, tax minimization, and family wealth management. He emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation to develop personalized strategies without financial incentives that might bias his recommendations. His approach includes educating clients to make informed decisions and working closely with them to pursue long-term objectives. He earned an Associate's Degree from New Hampshire Technical Institute. Outside of his professional role, Vance enjoys boating, camping, and music. He plays guitar and has performed in a band with friends for the past decade. He also values community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Christina Marquette is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. In her role, Christina focuses on building customized financial plans that adapt to clients' changing needs. She emphasizes consistent communication and collaboration to help clients feel confident in their financial futures. Outside of her professional work, Christina has interests in music, outdoor adventures, pets, running, and traveling.

Richard Clough serves as an Associate Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he partners with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their life priorities, goals, and aspirations. He integrates insights from Merrill’s investment expertise with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create flexible financial plans responsive to changing market conditions. With nearly a decade of experience, Richard specializes in working with education, healthcare, and non-profit professionals, helping them design customized financial strategies focused on retiring well and achieving a work-optional lifestyle. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Richard earned a Bachelor's Degree from Baker College and a Master's Degree from the College for Financial Planning. Committed to community involvement, he follows Merrill’s tradition of volunteering with organizations where he serves. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as boating, camping, football, gymnastics, hunting, rock climbing, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.