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Mary Sanchez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with her family members, including her mother, father, and uncle, focusing on serving divorced individuals, business owners, and highly compensated executives. The team operates out of South Florida, including Miami and Marco Island, as well as Wellesley, Massachusetts. The McKee Group, with over 70 years of combined experience, specializes in wealth management services that encompass retirement income planning, college education planning, wealth preservation, tax minimization strategies, risk management, and liability management. Mary and her team employ sophisticated modeling tools to develop financial strategies tailored to the creation, preservation, and transfer of wealth, emphasizing enduring client relationships and comprehensive personal assistance. Mary holds a Bachelor's Degree from Connecticut College and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is an active member of the Junior League of Miami and serves as Co-Chair of the Women Who Make A Difference fundraiser for the organization. Outside of her professional commitments, Mary enjoys biking, boating, golfing, racquetball, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, tennis, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Robert Rice is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, serving the Cape Cod and Islands office. He joined Merrill in 2004 and brings over 35 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business management. Robert holds a Bachelor's degree from Springfield College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Robert's professional focus includes employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He leads Rice and Associates with support from his business partner of more than 18 years, Debbie Gwizd, along with team member Alec Mcleod. Their team emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to individual client goals, providing clear and understandable advice, and leveraging over 50 years of combined industry experience with the resources of a global financial services firm. In addition to his work, Robert participates in community initiatives, including Habitat for Humanity, and has served as a member of the Board of Directors for Cape Cod Child Development. He lives in West Falmouth on Cape Cod with his wife, Kate.

Olivia Pearsall is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Intern. In her current role, Olivia collaborates with clients to understand their short-term and long-term financial goals, co-creating personalized financial plans and developing customized investment strategies. Her professional experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments.

Krystal Julius is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor leading the Eckerline Julius Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has spent her entire professional career in wealth management, joining Merrill in 2008 and previously serving as a Wealth Management Banker with Bank of America. Krystal specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Krystal holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas and has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Her approach is centered on listening closely to clients and providing empathetic, long-term guidance to help them achieve their financial goals. She has been recognized nationally, including being named to Forbes' "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" list in 2021. Outside of her professional role, Krystal is involved in her community through organizations such as Feed My Starving Children, Gigi's Playhouse Twin Cities, Salvation Army, and St. Bartholomew. She also participates in the Minnetonka Figure Skating Club and YMCA of the North. She enjoys spending time with her family, including swimming with her two sons, gardening, golfing, music, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Gina Costa is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2019. In this capacity, she collaborates with clients to identify strategies across all aspects of their financial lives, providing continuous and accessible service alongside her team. Her experience with Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles, including Private Client Group Relationship Manager from 2011 to 2014, Investments Consultant from 2008 to 2011, and Financial Representative from 2006 to 2008. This progression reflects her extensive background in wealth management and client relationship development. Outside of her professional work, Gina enjoys activities such as barre, beach outings, board games, cooking and baking, family activities, and fitness.