We focus on helping you make the most of your retirement resources in a tax-efficient way. Our specialty is retirement income planning, aka decumulation planning…how to best live off your nest egg and other sources of retirement income. We take a comprehensive approach to optimizing all of your available resources to help you most effectively achieve your retirement goals. Our holistic process integrates cohesive consideration of Social Security benefits, pensions, investments, real estate, annuities, insurance, work wages, etc. to maximize your retirement income. Furthermore, we carefully consider tax-minimization throughout each step of our process. We provide ongoing tax-efficient retirement planning and investment management. Unlike most advisors, our fee is not a percentage of your investable assets. We feel that method often overcharges clients who have been diligent savers but who do not have complex financial lives. Instead, our fee is a fair and transparent fixed annual amount.

Zack Warringer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides wealth management strategies tailored to high net worth clients and institutions by assessing their risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment objectives. With over 20 years of experience, Zack holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He earned an Associate's Degree from the State University of New York at Ulster and a Bachelor's Degree from Thomas Edison State College. Outside of his professional work, Zack is married with two daughters. He spends his free time golfing, volunteering, and being with his family.

Scott Cox is a Senior Financial Advisor based in Princeton, NJ, and serves as the business manager for the Barry Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Barry Team in 2008, bringing with him a decade of experience from Merrill’s Retirement Services group. Scott’s expertise includes servicing 401(k), pension, and stock option plans, providing a focused perspective on retirement and equity compensation strategies. Scott holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University, where he graduated cum laude. He holds the professional designations of Certified Equity Professional (CEP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Spanish, Scott works with a variety of clients, including senior corporate executives, founders, business owners, and entrepreneurs across the United States. Residing in Whitehouse Station, NJ, Scott lives with his wife, Rishita, and their two daughters, Jiyana and Anaya. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys exercising, traveling, learning about different cultures, and is a fan of the New York Giants, Rangers, and Yankees.

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.

Amira Ibrahim is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she focuses on understanding clients’ priorities and developing strategies to help them pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Her services include assistance with general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. Amira also provides clients access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Amira holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English and Arabic. Outside of her professional work, Amira is involved with the community organization Feed My Starving Children.

Christopher Marzella is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been since 2012. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to develop strategies aligned with their short- and long-term financial goals. His expertise includes managing concentrated stock positions, navigating key life transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales, and coordinating with clients’ attorneys, accountants, and other advisors on matters like estate planning. Additionally, Christopher provides access to Bank of America services for clients' commercial banking and financing needs. Christopher holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma/GED from Baruch College. He resides in East Brunswick with his wife, Lisa, and their two daughters, Nicolette and Alexandra.

Brandon Roche is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing goals-based wealth management services to high net worth individuals, retirees, small businesses, foundations, and private and public companies. Since beginning his career in 2017, Brandon has offered structured recommendations and implementations of customized financial solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, personal investment objectives, and associated costs. His client focus includes corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, and portfolio management. Brandon holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Coastal Carolina University. Outside of his professional work, Brandon enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid golfer. He participates in community volunteering activities in line with Merrill’s tradition of community engagement. Brandon serves clients primarily in the Greater New York and Philadelphia areas and is committed to helping them develop personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals.