Profile

For more than 30 years, Mitch has dedicated himself to helping some of the most sophisticated institutions in the areas of cash management, investing, and financing in both their qualified and non-qualified benefit plans. Mitch is among a select group of advisors designated as a Global Institutional Consultant (GIC) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a member of the Global Institutional Consulting practice, Mitch has unique experience and the knowledge base necessary to help provide institutional clients with unparalleled advice and guidance. Through his GIC designation, Mitch also earned sub-designations in Endowments/Foundations/Not-for-Profits (EFN), Defined Benefit (DB), and is a Defined Contribution Investment Consultant (DCIC). Mitch’s focuses on providing consulting services including the creation of a formal investment policy, asset allocation modeling, manager selection, and performance measurement and evaluation.

In addition, Mitch is a Senior Portfolio Manager who can help clients pursue their objectives by managing on a discretionary basis his own personalized or defined strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A Senior Portfolio Manager may make their strategies available to clients working with other Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors. In addition to the institutions covering various industries that Mitch has worked with over the years, he has a focus on the resort, lodging, hospitality, and construction industries.

Mitch is a problem solver who works to enhance the efficient management of institutional investing. He is also a firm believer in paying close attention to both sides of his corporate clients’ balance sheets, which is why he offers access to Global Commercial Bankers from Bank of America. These bankers can provide a range of integrated banking services including credit, cash management, foreign exchange, equipment finance, merchant services, and workplace financial strategies.

It is Mitch’s goal to provide exemplary institutional and wealth advisory services at the highest level of ethics and customer service. Mitch’s commitment to service, his personal approach, and his integrity have allowed him to develop a loyal following of long-term client relationships.

Mitch earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Mitch is passionate about investment analysis and bettering his clients’ financial lives. His interests away from work include spending time with his family and cultivating exotic fruit. Mitch and his wife of 30 years, Lisa, live in Southern California and have three daughters, Haley, Rachel, and Analee.

*Global Institutional Consulting, operating under the name “Bank of America,” is a business offering products and services for the benefit of institutional and ultra‐high net worth clients and is part of Global Wealth and Investment Management (GWIM), the wealth and investment management division of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). Global Institutional Consultants mentioned herein are registered representatives with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S“ or “Merrill”) and may assist you with investment products and services. The nature and degree of advice and assistance provided, the fees charged, and clients’ rights and Merrill’s obligations will differ depending upon the products and services actually provided. Banking activities may be performed by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Brokerage and investment advisory services are provided by wholly owned non-bank affiliates of BofA Corp., including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”), a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser and Member SIPC. MLPF&S makes available investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates of BofA Corp. Investment products:| Are Not FDIC Insured | Are Not Bank Guaranteed | May Lose Value |
 



*Bank of America Merrill is a marketing name for the Retirement Services business of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp”). Banking activities may be performed by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp, including Bank of America, N.A., member FDIC. Brokerage services may be performed by wholly owned brokerage affiliates of BofA Corp, including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”), a registered broker-dealer and member SIPC.

For more than 37 years, Mitch has dedicated himself to helping some of the most sophisticated
institutions in the areas of cash management, investing, financing, and both qualified and non-qualified
benefit plans. Mitch is among a select group of advisors designated as a Global Institutional Consultant
(GIC) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a member of the Global Institutional Consulting practice,
Mitch has unique experience and the knowledge base necessary to help provide institutional clients with
a high level of advice and guidance. Through his GIC designation, Mitch also earned sub-designations in
Endowments/Foundations/Not-for-Profits (EFN), Defined Benefit (DB), and he is also a Defined
Contribution Investment Consultant (DCIC). Mitch focuses on providing access to consulting services including the
creation of a formal investment policy, asset allocation modeling, manager selection, and performance
measurement and evaluation.

In addition, Mitch is a Senior Portfolio Manager who can help clients pursue their objectives by
managing on a discretionary basis his own personalized or defined strategies, Merrill Lynch Wealth
Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A Senior Portfolio Manager may
make their strategies available to clients working with other Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Advisors. In addition to the institutions covering various industries that Mitch has worked with over the
years, he has a focus on the resort, lodging, hospitality, and construction industries.

Mitch is a problem solver who works to enhance the efficient management of institutional investing. He
is also a firm believer in paying close attention to both sides of his corporate clients’ balance sheets,
which is why he offers access to Global Commercial Bankers from Bank of America. These bankers can
provide a range of integrated banking services including credit, cash management, foreign exchange,
equipment finance, merchant services, and workplace financial strategies.

It is Mitch’s goal to provide exemplary institutional and wealth advisory services at the highest level of
ethics and customer service. Mitch’s commitment to service, his personal approach, and his integrity
have allowed him to develop a loyal following of long-term client relationships.

Mitch earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He
also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, administered by the
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) and taught in conjunction with The Yale School of
Management. Mitch is passionate about investment analysis and bettering his clients’ financial lives. His
interests away from work include spending time with his family and cultivating banana trees. Mitch and
his wife of 33 years, Lisa, live in Southern California and have three daughters, Haley, Rachel, and
Analee.

*Global Institutional Consulting is part of the Global Wealth & Investment Management business of BofA Corp. Institutional Investments & Philanthropic Solutions (“II&PS”) is part of Bank of America Private Bank, a division of Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of BofA Corp. Trust and fiduciary services and other banking products are provided by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A. Global Institutional Consultants mentioned herein are registered representatives with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) and may assist you with investment products and services. The nature and degree of advice and assistance provided, the fees charged, and clients’ rights and Merrill’s obligations will differ depending upon the products and services actually provided. Banking activities may be performed by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Brokerage and investment advisory services are provided by wholly owned non-bank affiliates of BofA Corp., including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser and Member SIPC.