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Christopher Whitcombe is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Christopher applies a disciplined, analytical approach to financial advising, emphasizing personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique situation. Christopher holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Lehigh University. He has earned professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach involves thoroughly understanding clients' financial circumstances and goals, analyzing data, and identifying opportunities to improve financial projections and tax strategies. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys music, reading, and spending time with his family. He is committed to educating clients to help them become better stewards of their financial resources through comprehensive, individualized financial planning.

David Kim is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he collaborates with successful families and businesses to help achieve their financial goals by understanding their values and guiding them through investment and risk analysis. His areas of focus include institutional investments, retirement income planning strategies, estate planning, and the development of personalized investment management strategies aligned with clients’ visions. David began his financial services career in 2005 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR™ (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and is a designated Bank of America Merrill Lynch Retirement Benefits Consultant. His qualifications include managing discretionary portfolios incorporating individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. In 2019, David was named to Forbes’ "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" list. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and is fluent in English, French, and Korean. David is active in his community, participating with United Way and serving as a board member and coach for Mifflin Area Youth Baseball. He lives in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, and enjoys spending time with family as well as studying culinary arts in his spare time.

Melanie Hnatishion is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in financial services in 2012, she has specialized in retirement planning, divorce financial planning, and corporate retirement plans. Melanie works closely with individuals, families, and corporate clients to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their goals and changing life circumstances. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Thomas Jefferson University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Certified 401(k) Professional® (C(k)P®), and Retirement Benefits Consultant. These credentials support her disciplined approach to financial planning and fiduciary advisory services. Melanie lives in Reading, Pennsylvania, with her son. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys golf, ice hockey, racquetball, and tennis.

Rebekah Minnich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2014. With a career in the financial services industry that began in 2004, Rebekah focuses on delivering personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and objectives. Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and addressing the financial needs of women. Rebekah holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is dedicated to providing a complete client experience that supports individuals in achieving their financial goals. Outside of her professional work, Rebekah enjoys music, reading, traveling, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Anastasios Plevrakis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1999 following his graduation from Pennsylvania State University and has since focused his practice on portfolio construction and retirement planning. His approach involves developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's goals, emphasizing capital accumulation, retirement planning, and income distribution. Plevrakis holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation earned in 2008, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He collaborates with his clients' CPAs and attorneys to address income tax minimization and estate and inheritance tax considerations as part of a comprehensive retirement planning process. He maintains a commitment to providing ongoing counsel and service to enhance client relationships throughout retirement. Born and raised in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Plevrakis currently resides in Wernersville, PA, with his wife Allison and daughter Ariana. In addition to his professional work, he dedicates time to volunteering in the community. His personal interests include spending time with family, playing tennis, and traveling.