Harris, O'Neill, Stitt & Associates
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
601 North Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 990.2365
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Mission Statement
Understanding your life priorities is an important part of the relationship with you. It’s not just about markets and returns, it’s about what matters most to you.  We can collaborate to help create a personalized plan designed around you, your family, your goals and your aspirations.
Welcome

Our mission, first and foremost, is to understand you and what matters most to you. Armed with that information I can ask thoughtful questions -- listening carefully, then understanding in detail where your wealth stands today and where you’d like it to be tomorrow. We help you design and implement a personalized plan intended to help you and your family pursue financial goals while helping manage investment risk. Our approach is to focus on potential solutions that can help turn goals into reality.

Recognition
Melanie Harris
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "America"s Top Women Wealth Advisors", 2020-2021
(Published annually Feb – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 – September 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2021-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2023
(Published on February 2, 2023. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2022.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", 2024
(Published on February 8, 2024. Rankings based on data as of Sept 30, 2023.)
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Harris, O'Neill, Stitt & Associates
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2024
(Published on January 12, 2024. Rankings based on data as of March 31, 2023.)
About Us
Philosophy

We believe the best financial approach is the one that helps you pursue your goals. That's why, from the start, we talk about your aspirations and encourage you to ask questions about issues that matter most to you. Calculating how to manage future health care expenses? College on the horizon? Considering the sale of a business or purchase of a home? Preparing to pass your wealth to future generations? It all starts with a plan intended to help you manage, grow, and preserve your wealth today, while also considering the impact it can have for years to come. With access to the investment insights of Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, We will work with you to develop an approach designed to help address your financial needs.

Meet Our Team
Melanie Harris,

CFP®, CPFA®

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
251.990.2371
Matthew ONeill,

CPFA®, CRPC™

First Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
850.434.7057
J. Bailey Stitt,

CFP®

Wealth Management Advisor
251.990.2365
Kimberly A Matthews
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
251.990.2368
Yvette C Whitley
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
850.434.7006
Sarah Jonell Sedlack
Wealth Management Client Associate (FP)
251.990.2379
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Danielle L Crawford
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Allison Mulgrew
Wealth Strategist
Merrill
Drew Stokas
Regional Lending Specialist
Bank of America, N.A.
NMLS #1886117
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

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