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Scott Lyons is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has spent 23 years at Merrill Lynch, following prior employment at Dreyfus Investments. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, and legacy planning. Scott holds a Bachelor's degree from Tufts University and a Master's degree from Pennsylvania State University. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Scott is involved with Erie Mission and enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Lauren Bauer is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has been serving since 2015. She specializes in retirement and financial planning for individuals, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Lauren holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA) credential, and is a Senior Retirement Benefits Consultant. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) designations. Lauren earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and completed a program at the Chicago Booth School of Business. She leverages her background in education to help clients and retirement plan participants understand the investment process. Her expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, and socially responsible investing among other areas. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Lauren serves on the Board of Trustees for the Erie Community Foundation and is involved with the Erie Women's Fund, UPMC Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, and Women United for Community Schools. She is also active with Athena PowerLink®, a program supporting local female-owned businesses.