First Republic Bank has welcomed 12-person wealth management team led by Derek Mohamed and Justin Merola. Mohamed and Merola were each named Managing director and Wealth Manager. Stephen Greene, Brian Kelleher and Leland Mindnich were each named vice president and Wealth Manager.

Mohamed has more than 20 years of wealth management experience providing customised solutions for individuals, families, executives and business owners. Before joining First Republic, Mohamed was a Managing director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Merola has nearly 20 years of wealth management experience providing customised solutions for individuals and families.

Before joining First Republic, Merola was a senior vice president and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.