Sophis Investments LLC today announced that George V. Merrill, JD, MBA has joined the firm as Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager. Merrill is a seasoned investment management executive, including senior roles at Northern Trust Corporation, The Bank of New York Mellon, and M&R Capital Management, Inc. George is a skilled, performance-driven investor with over 40 years experience. As an investment adviser representative, Merrill has discretion over certain client portfolios.