Melissa Simrell

Since 2006, Melissa Bender Simrell has worked as a financial adviser with the Bender Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch, using an individualized approach to goals-based wealth management and handling the team’s business management. As a retirement benefits consultant, she executes strategic retirement plan consulting services for new and existing clients.

Melissa graduated from Scranton Preparatory School and received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Scranton. She went on to complete a professional study regimen though Boston University and holds the certified financial planner (CFP) certification, as well as designations as a chartered retirement planning counselor and certified plan fiduciary advisor. Melissa, her husband, Chris, and their six children live in Scranton.