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Cynthia Chaiten is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2008. She partners with individuals and multi-generational families to provide financial guidance aimed at helping them live comfortably, build meaningful legacies, and approach retirement with confidence. Her approach involves aligning investment strategies with each client’s unique goals and values, emphasizing clear and straightforward advice. Cynthia began her financial services career in 1999. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Rochester and a Master's degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University. She has earned professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes retirement planning services, long-term care funding analysis, investment oversight, and socially responsible investing. Originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, Cynthia resides in Shaker Heights with her husband and their two Soft-Coated Wheaten Terriers. She is active in her community, serving as Vice President on the Board of Trustees for both the B’nai Jeshurun Congregation and the Cleveland Hillel Foundation. Her community involvement also includes previous leadership roles and participation in various boards and committees related to Jewish organizations and education. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, reading, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Kevin Beckwith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1983, bringing extensive experience in risk management and market navigation to his advisory practice. Kevin focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kevin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Stetson University. He is active in his church, Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, and is involved in his family and community. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, music, running, philanthropy, travel, classic cars, and sports.

Lauren Holley is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2020. Lauren focuses on providing support to clients and their families to foster long-term and meaningful relationships through high-quality and holistic services. Her professional experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which she has developed expertise in wealth management planning and client relationship management. Lauren's approach centers on partnership and comprehensive financial planning to meet clients' needs. Outside of her professional work, Lauren has interests in fitness, food, music, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

James Buchman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and serves as the Team Financial Advisor for the Sipple Buchman Cairns Reeves team. In this role, he focuses on providing goal-based wealth management planning and expanding client care and outreach within the award-winning team. James specializes in offering investment advice and solutions tailored to clients' life goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, philanthropic planning, liquidity management, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. He also provides services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, and small business strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). James is involved with professional and community organizations such as Park Place Outreach, Inc. and United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, gardening, playing soccer, and spending time with his family.

Robert Howard is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. He assists clients with asset management and planning needs, and offers access to lending solutions from Bank of America. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia and completed his high school education at Waycross High School. He has earned multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). He is actively involved in various professional organizations and community activities. Robert has served on the Board of Trustees for Hancock Day School and the St. Joseph's/Candler Foundation. He is a graduate of Leadership Georgia and Leadership Savannah, and has held leadership roles such as past president of the Savannah Estate Planning Council and the Men's Club of St. John's Church. Additionally, he serves on the Troop 57 Committee for the Boy Scouts of America.

Cytra Kinte Parker is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies for pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides support across a range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events, and offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Cytra holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clayton State University and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Valdosta State University. She also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she is a member of professional organizations such as the Savannah Chamber of Commerce - RCT and The Junior League of Savannah. Her community involvement includes work with America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, Savannah Tree Foundation, and several other local organizations.