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Catherine Coleman is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works directly with clients to identify their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. She provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies in response to changes in clients’ personal circumstances. Catherine holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Montclair State University. Her approach centers on understanding what matters most to clients and their families to create personalized financial plans.

Robert Huber is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads the Corporate Advisory Services Team. In this role, he focuses on servicing corporate stock option plans, 401(k) plans, and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP). With over 28 years of experience, Robert specializes in corporate benefits, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and employee benefits planning. He holds the designations of Equity Plan Consultant (EPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Robert earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Robert enjoys golfing, reading, and coaching basketball, softball, and baseball for youth leagues in his community. He resides in Flemington, New Jersey, with his wife, Doreen, and their three children.

Karen Ostarticki is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Karen works closely with clients to understand their values and financial goals, helping them make informed decisions to achieve lifestyle and retirement objectives. She also assists with managing concentrated stock positions, transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales, and coordinates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors on comprehensive financial and legacy planning. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is actively involved in professional and community organizations, serving as Membership Director for the Central New Jersey chapter of LPGA Amateurs, and participating in local Chambers of Commerce and Leadership Morris Class of 2022. Residing in Bedminster, New Jersey, Karen maintains an active lifestyle and values family and faith as central to her daily life. She is the mother of Sebastian, a graduate of The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

Gerald Dowling is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. With a career spanning over 45 years, he works primarily with self-employed business owners and professionals to help them achieve their investment goals through retirement. Gerald’s expertise includes the selection of individual equities, municipal bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. He entered the securities industry in 1979 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005 following the acquisition of his previous firm. He holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 65, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MBA from Seton Hall University. Gerald resides in Madison, NJ with his wife, Dori, and they have three grown children. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Shiekh Saif Uddin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2013 after eight years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant operating across three continents. Saif applies his business acumen and global perspective to deliver personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' goals. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning coordination, concentrated stock position strategies, cash flow management, risk assessment, and college education planning. Saif focuses on serving affluent individuals, families, and small businesses, providing customized strategies that address both short- and long-term objectives. He also offers services for defined benefit plans, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Saif holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Bentley University and possesses professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is multilingual in Urdu, Arabic, and English and contributes to his community through volunteer work with various non-profit organizations. His personal interests include cars, commercial aviation, and wildlife.

Francis Scally serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Flemington, New Jersey. He has been with Merrill since 1996, bringing over 28 years of experience in the financial services field. In his role, he manages the Flemington office while providing wealth management advice centered on a diversified, risk-based investment process aimed at managing risk and generating absolute returns. Francis is a qualified portfolio manager and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He offers clients a comprehensive approach that includes personalized strategies involving individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His expertise spans a range of client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Francis holds a bachelor's degree from Molloy College, where he also played basketball and earned a scholarship. Residing in Flemington with his wife Michele and their three children, Francis is active in the local community. He coaches youth sports, including his son's lacrosse team, and enjoys activities such as cooking, music, and reading.