Hi I’m Katie, founder of Money Pilot Financial Advisor. I’m a 25-year Army veteran where I served as a troop leader, Blackhawk helicopter pilot, and advisor on China affairs. Now I bring my passion for service and working with soldiers to financial planning. My mission is to help you take charge of your finances and live your best life. My husband Rob and I live on our farm in Virginia where the door is always open. I work with you to fit your lifestyle. We use virtual technology to meet and connect worldwide. Book meetings online, meet via video chat, stay in charge with our online portal. Give it a test drive. Book your free 20-minute intro call online.

Daniel Sheehan serves as a Resident Director at Merrill, bringing extensive experience in wealth management and financial planning. Since beginning his investment career in 2002 as an intern with First Union Securities, Daniel has worked with clients since 2008, guiding them through various market conditions with a disciplined and strategic approach. He emphasizes creating and adhering to clearly defined investment plans, diversification, and investing only in understandable assets. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, maintaining professional standards for competency and ethics. In his role, he offers clients access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside banking services from Bank of America, managing multiple facets of clients' financial lives while prioritizing fiduciary responsibility. Outside of work, Daniel resides in Keswick with his wife, son, dog, and cat. His personal interests include golfing, clay shooting, adult literacy advocacy through The READ Center, as well as enjoying Virginia wines, collecting whiskey, and gardening.

George Bassett is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2005 after earning a bachelor's degree in economics and history from Brown University. George holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). George specializes in retirement and legacy planning, tax minimization, wealth transfer strategies, and addresses client needs across areas such as divorce transition, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. He focuses on creating goals-based financial strategies by tailoring investment solutions aligned with clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. George emphasizes accessibility and communication, maintaining ongoing reviews and coordination with clients’ other professional advisors. Originally from Coral Gables, Florida, George grew up in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he lives with his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children. He graduated from Woodberry Forest School prior to attending Brown University. Outside of work, George participates in golf and skiing and is an avid fan of DC sports.

Nelson Ham is a Senior Financial Advisor based in Charlottesville, Virginia within the Global Wealth and Investment Management Division of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers a range of services including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Nelson provides clients with access to the resources of a global investment firm combined with a boutique advisory experience. Nelson is a Virginia native who earned his bachelor's degree in business from the University of Virginia. He holds Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials and has completed the rigorous Practice Management Development program at Merrill Lynch. With over 10 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, Nelson assists high-net-worth clients by simplifying their financial lives and developing customized strategies tailored to their personal circumstances and goals. Outside of his professional role, Nelson is actively involved with the community through regular volunteer work with Special Olympics Virginia. He is also a member of the Monticello Cabinet and enjoys an active lifestyle including fishing, hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Martin Harar is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has nearly 50 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management tailored to clients' unique goals and preferences. Martin utilizes a goals-based wealth management process that emphasizes asset preservation and lifetime retirement income, assisting clients, their families, and businesses with strategies including tax minimization, retirement income planning, wealth transfer, and estate planning. Martin began his career in 1977 after graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree. He spent 36 years at State Farm Insurance, initially as an agent in Reston, Virginia, before moving into management in 1995. Following his retirement from State Farm in 2013, he joined Merrill Lynch. Martin holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved in his community as a parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a volunteer at Charlottesville Catholic School and The Covenant School. Additionally, Martin serves as President of the Charlottesville Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and participates in the Charlottesville Committee on Foreign Relations. His personal interests include football, genealogy, music, photography, reading, running, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Jennifer Patterson is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She works with individual, family, business, and institutional clients to help address complex financial needs. Jennifer applies a goals-based wealth management process that includes assessing client situations, prioritizing goals, and developing personalized strategies based on risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon. She monitors progress toward each goal and adjusts strategies as life circumstances and market conditions change. Jennifer's expertise includes working with institutional investors on Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans, qualified and non-qualified plans, securities lending, performance and risk analytics, plan design, customized communication, and employee education. She also assists clients with wealth accumulation, generational wealth building, retirement planning, income distribution, and related strategies. As part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Jennifer provides access to a wide range of financial products and services, including banking, lending through Bank of America, investments, estate planning services, trusts, and retirement planning. Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Old Dominion University. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, reading, and hiking.

Brock Petrie is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2011. Before transitioning into financial services, Brock spent 15 years working in college athletics focusing on fiscal management and revenue generation. He provides personal and insightful financial strategies tailored to the specific needs and goals of individuals, families, and business owners. Brock holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from the University of Illinois and a Master's degree in Sports Management from The Ohio State University. Outside of his professional work, Brock lives in Charlottesville with his wife Cindy. He enjoys spending time with his family, which includes three daughters and seven grandchildren. Brock is also involved in his community and attends City Church in Charlottesville.

Richard Monroe is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over two decades of experience working in the markets, combining data-driven analysis with a problem-solving approach to help clients pursue their financial goals. His work focuses on areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible investing. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from Tulane University and has earned professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He incorporates his expertise to develop personalized strategies that align with his clients’ unique perspectives and priorities, aiming to bring simplicity and transparency to wealth planning. Beyond his professional role, Richard is active in his community through involvement with the Charlottesville Wrestling Club, International School of Charlottesville, Ivy Elementary, and as a soccer coach with SOCA. He has lived in New Orleans, San Francisco, and New York, and has made Charlottesville his home for the past 20 years. In his personal time, he enjoys activities such as baseball, boating, cooking, football, music, reading, soccer, tennis, watching movies, and writing.