The Eichinger-Brafford-McClead Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
615 Bally Row
Mansfield OH 44906
(419) 527.4503
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At The Eichinger‑Brafford‑McClead Group, our team is committed to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals with confidence. We believe every client deserves exceptional personal attention and a customized approach designed around their unique needs, priorities, and aspirations.
The Eichinger-Brafford-McClead Group
Welcome
Our team offers a wide range of solutions for individuals, families, and businesses. Through our collaborative network, we draw on the diverse experience of our colleagues to provide customized insights, thoughtful perspectives, and individualized strategies designed to help you and your family live the life you envision.

We’re committed to helping you work through challenges, uncover opportunities, and evaluate trade‑offs as you navigate meaningful financial decisions. Whether you're balancing multiple priorities or determining how best to align your goals with your investable income, we are here to guide you. We believe in complete transparency and work to establish realistic expectations as we review the risks and potential rewards associated with each goal. By working as a team, you benefit from the collective knowledge and insight of our entire group.
Recognition
Brinton Brafford
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
The Eichinger-Brafford-McClead Group
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
About Us
Welcome

Because one advisor cannot reasonably specialize in every discipline needed to serve today's complex financial lives, we created The Eichinger‑Brafford‑McClead Group to bring together the strengths and experience of our entire team. By working collectively, we provide broader insight, deeper expertise, and more thoughtful guidance.

With access to Merrill's expansive investing platform—along with insurance, banking, trust, and philanthropic solutions through Bank of America—we're able to approach each client's financial world with a comprehensive, holistic lens. What drives us most is helping clients pursue the financial future they've imagined for themselves and the people they care about.

Meet Our Team
Brinton Brafford,

CFP®, CPFA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
419.527.4510
Jammi McClead
Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
419.527.4501
Kari Kathryn Nikolaus
Kari Kathryn Nikolaus
Wealth Management Client Associate
419.527.4517
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.
Jeremy Floberg
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Bank of America, N.A.
Jonathan J Sadler
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #589863
Bank of America, N.A.
Kenneth Kent
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
About Merrill

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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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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
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