Kenneth Johnson

Kyrstie Wootten is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing and executing customized financial strategies tailored to the personal goals of high-net-worth individuals and their families. Kyrstie’s expertise spans a comprehensive range of financial areas including taxes, real estate, generational wealth, estate planning strategies, investments, entrepreneurship, and insurance, allowing her to address the multifaceted nature of wealth management effectively. Kyrstie earned her Bachelor's degree from Colorado Mesa University and completed her Master's degree in financial planning at the College for Financial Planning in 2023. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Since obtaining her CFP® certification in 2020, Kyrstie has demonstrated a commitment to providing thorough and personalized guidance, leveraging the research resources provided through Merrill to help clients navigate investment decisions. Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, Kyrstie lives with her husband, a firefighter since 2000, and their two children. She is active in her community through involvement with the Western Slope Pickleball Club. Outside of her professional work, Kyrstie enjoys cooking, hiking, pickleball, and running. Her approach to advising is focused on connecting all aspects of clients’ financial lives to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them.

Elise Ariana Anderson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in financial services since 2013 and brings a comprehensive understanding of wealth management that considers the multiple factors impacting a client’s financial life. Elise focuses on creating tailored financial strategies by thoroughly understanding her clients' goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment objectives. Her expertise includes family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, small business strategies, and women and wealth. Elise holds the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her bachelor's degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As a fifth-generation Coloradoan, she maintains strong ties to her community through involvement with organizations such as the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, Colorado West Estate Planning Council, Delta Egyptian Theater, Grand Junction Symphony Guild, St. Mary’s Foundation Estate Planning Council, and Support-A-Soldier. Outside of her professional commitments, Elise enjoys antiquing, camping, hiking, music, reading, running, traveling, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

Carol Todd is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career with Merrill Lynch in November 1984 at the Marlton, New Jersey office. In December 1994, she relocated to Grand Junction, Colorado to expand her practice and pursue personal interests. Carol maintains a significant client base in New Jersey, visiting several times a year for face-to-face meetings, while her client base in Colorado continues to grow. Carol specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Carol earned her high school diploma from Lost Nation Community High and a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. In addition to her professional work, Carol is actively involved in her community, volunteering with organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Mesa County Women's Network, Newcomer's Club, Colorado Canyons Association, Back Country Horsemen, West Rhone Lateral Ditch Company, and Women's Giving Club. She also pursues personal interests that include horseback riding, maintaining a herd of horses, camping, skiing, music, photography, and traveling.