Diana Chavez Ransom
Advisor at Merrill — Irvine, CA Spectrum Center Dr
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
3 years
Location
Irvine, CA 92618
Merrill
Institution
Diana Ransom is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized investment strategies to help clients pursue their financial goals, offering guidance in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and employee financial health. Diana supports clients with investing advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America.
With a background in leadership and management, Diana transitioned into financial advising to extend her impact by helping individuals and families achieve clarity and long-term security through financial education and planning. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton, and is a first-generation American. Diana is committed to serving her community in Orange County by delivering thoughtful financial guidance and empowering clients to build lasting legacies.
Outside of her professional work, Diana enjoys spending time with her family through activities such as skiing, surfing, hiking, and exploring new adventures. She also engages in hobbies including dancing, knitting, music, painting, sewing, traveling, watching movies, yoga, and pursuing puzzles that challenge her critical thinking skills.
Based on Merrill
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Irvine, CA Spectrum Center Dr
100 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine CA 92618
Advisors at this office
62
California · Texas
3 years of industry experience
Bank of America, N.A.
2022 - Present • 4 years
Anaheim, CA
Merrill
2022 - Present • 4 years
Anaheim, CA
California State University
2017 - 2019 • 2 years
Fullerton, CA
Santa Ana Community College
2013 - 2017 • 4 years
Santa Ana, CA
Chunsan International
2012 - 2022 • 10 years
Santa Ana, CA
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