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Kenneth Johnson is a Senior Resident Director and Financial Advisor at Merrill, where he focuses on client needs including college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He began his career in the financial services industry with A.G. Edwards in 2006 before joining Merrill in 2009. In 2012, he was promoted to Resident Director. A native of Grand Junction, Colorado, Kenneth earned an Associate's Degree from New Mexico Junior College and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mesa State College (now Colorado Mesa University), where he also played baseball. Prior to his financial career, he worked as a teacher and baseball coach at Central High School. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Kenneth remains actively involved in baseball. He coaches his son Tyler’s travel baseball team, the Grand Junction Trojans, which won the Colorado State Championship in 2017. He also serves on the JUCO World Series Tournament Committee and enjoys following baseball locally with the Grand Junction Rockies and nationally with the LA Dodgers. Kenneth lives in Grand Junction with his wife Kelly and their two sons, Tyler and Cameron.

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.