Merrill loses $350 million team to Raymond James

Five-person group joins employee unit in Williamsport, Pa.
MAR 22, 2017

A five-person team that managed $350 million in client assets at Merrill Lynch has joined the employee unit of Raymond James. Led by Brian Pick and Terri Fought, who operate as Pick Fought Wealth Advisors in Williamsport, Pa., the team includes analyst Michael Bridgham, adviser Craig Fought and service associate Christine Engel. Mr. Pick began his financial services career in 1996 at Merrill Lynch. Ms. Fought began her career there in 1997. ​

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