Frances Stanton Martinez is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has been serving clients since 2014. She focuses on building new client relationships and delivering wealth management services tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Frances is a partner in The Callahan Pascua Group, applying her expertise in areas such as family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, tax minimization, and college education planning.
Frances holds multiple professional designations, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), which is awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. Frances earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Political Science, Communication, and Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master of Business Administration from Alliant International University.
In addition to her professional qualifications, Frances is fluent in Filipino and English. She is actively involved in professional and community organizations, serving as National Chair for the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Conference Committee beginning in 2024, and as President of the Merrill Women's Exchange San Diego Chapter for 2024–2025. Frances has also held leadership roles within the Merrill Women's Exchange and is a member of the La Jolla Woman's Club. Her personal interests include travel, music, tennis, yoga, scrapbooking, writing, and spending time with her family.