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Scott Hardie is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has focused his career on family wealth and liability management to support financial decision-making for family members. Scott has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996 after returning to New Orleans following his earlier banking career. Scott graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi and completed graduate studies at George Washington University. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent 11 years in Corporate International Banking. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In addition to his professional work, Scott serves as a Board Member of the Metropolitan Crime Commission and the YMCA of Greater New Orleans. He is a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Isidore Newman School.

Travis Hughes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial goals, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and the banking and lending resources of Bank of America. Travis holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama System. He is committed to working closely with clients one-on-one to create flexible financial strategies that reflect their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, Travis participates in community activities through volunteering, following Merrill’s tradition of engagement in the communities it serves.