Michael Dowd Stenvall

Advisor at Merrill — San Luis Obispo, CA Marsh St

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

42 years

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,478

Across 3,100 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Michael Stenvall is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1984 and applies his extensive experience to craft financial strategies that provide flexibility in reaching clients' goals over time. Michael holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

He specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, and tax minimization. Michael's client-focused approach aims to align financial plans with individual priorities and perspectives.

Michael earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. He lives in San Luis Obispo with his three daughters and supports organizations including Old Mission School, the SLO Academy of Dance, SLO Soccer Club, Community Action Partnership of SLO County, and Cal Poly Arts.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing General tax planning

Demographic focus

LGBTQIA Women's Finance Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)

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Commissions

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Location

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San Luis Obispo, CA Marsh St

1020 Marsh St

San Luis Obispo CA 93401

Advisors at this office

11

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

42 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present • 17 years

San Luis Obispo, CA

Merrill

1984 - Present • 42 years

San Luis Obispo, CA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Paul C

PFS™, Series 65

San Luis Obispo, CA

WealthMap Planning

Paul Crosbie is a financial advisor at WealthMap Planning with Professional Financial Planner (PFS™) and Series 65 credentials. He has no prior industry experience but holds a concurrent role as Vice President of Finance and Strategy at Harris Farms, Inc., a farming and hospitality business where he has worked since 2014. WealthMap Planning offers fee-only financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on comprehensive written plans, year-end tax planning, and ongoing hourly support. The firm emphasizes modern portfolio theory concepts and asset allocation in its recommendations, but does not provide portfolio management or discretionary investment services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Charitable giving tax strategies Cash flow / budgeting
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Cole S

Series 66

San Luis Obispo, CA

Burkart & Stevens Wealth Management

Cole Stevens is a financial advisor at Burkart & Stevens Wealth Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Burkart & Stevens Wealth Management since 2016, with prior experience at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and Burkart & Associate. In addition to his advisory role, Stevens serves as president of an affiliated accountancy corporation that provides accounting, tax preparation, and payroll services. Burkart & Stevens Wealth Management offers financial planning and portfolio management primarily on a non-discretionary basis to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm integrates comprehensive financial planning with accounting and tax services through its affiliated accountancy corporation, and it collaborates with third-party managers to provide tailored investment solutions.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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Brooke S

CFP®, PFS™, Series 65

San Luis Obispo, CA

Salvini Financial Planning

Brooke Salvini is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 16 years of experience. She is the principal of Salvini Financial Planning, a single-advisor firm she has led since 2020, following prior work at Salvini Financial Planning/Consulting. Salvini serves on several professional committees, including the California Society of CPAs Investment Committee and the AICPA Personal Financial Planning Executive Committee, and is president of The All-Star Financial Group, a nonprofit personal financial planning study group. Salvini Financial Planning provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation services for individuals, families, small businesses, and employee benefit plans. The firm uses strategic asset allocation with a preference for no-load mutual funds and ETFs, offers discretionary portfolio management, and integrates tax compliance into its advisory services.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Daniel R

PFS™

Arroyo Grande, CA

Rohr Financial Advisors, LLC

Daniel Rohr is a financial advisor at Rohr Financial Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ credential and has worked at firms including WealthSource Partners, LLC and OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is the managing shareholder of Rohr & Associates, Inc., a CPA firm providing accounting and tax preparation services. Rohr Financial Advisors is a state-registered firm offering comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm delivers customized written plans and implementation recommendations without managing client assets, coordinating with third-party professionals for execution.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization General tax planning General estate planning guidance College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Zachary S

Series 66, Series 65

Arroyo Grande, CA

Phase Line Financial

Zachary Seidman is a financial advisor at Phase Line Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Barrett Financial Group, Thrive Mortgage, NEXA Mortgage, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance. He is also a licensed life insurance agent. Phase Line Financial is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a diversified, largely passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis and outside managers when appropriate.

Business sale tax planning Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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Robert H

Series 63, Series 65

San Luis Obispo, CA

HATHER, Robert K

Robert Hather is a financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently operating under his own firm, HATHER, Robert K, in San Luis Obispo, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wachovia Securities, LLC since 2003. He also serves as a trustee for several family trusts. Hather provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and retirement accounts. The firm employs a value-oriented, security-specific investment approach, constructing concentrated portfolios and tailoring strategies to client objectives and risk profiles.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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