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Derek Braggs is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2011 and focuses on retirement and college planning for individuals and families. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill, Derek worked as an environmental scientist for URS Corporation in Chicago, consulting for companies such as BP and ArcelorMittal. He graduated with distinction from Indiana University in 2004. Derek holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Originally from Northwest Indiana, Derek lives in Valparaiso with his family. He serves as a board member for The Dunes Learning Center and Taltree Arboretum & Gardens. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, billiards, camping, golfing, music, reading, skiing, spending time with his family, and table tennis.

Jeff Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career in financial services beginning in 2002. He specializes in assisting clients with managing their individual wealth through various market cycles, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to clients' specific goals. Jeff's practice areas include college education planning, retirement planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and socially responsible investing. Jeff holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been recognized by Forbes on multiple occasions, including listings in "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" and "Best in State Wealth Advisors." Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys participating in sports such as football, golf, skiing, and tennis. He also spends time traveling with his wife, Jennifer, and values family time.

Riley Fieldhouse is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop tailored strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events, while also facilitating access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. With expertise as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA), Riley focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial demands such as home buying, education funding, eldercare, and healthcare planning. He emphasizes ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Riley holds a High School Diploma/GED from Lake Central Highschool.