Scott Macbeth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Brea, California office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998, serving clients across various financial planning and investment management needs. Scott holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State Fullerton University. Scott works with families and businesses to help them navigate financial market challenges and achieve their goals within comfortable risk levels. He specializes in assisting corporate executives with complex stock options and deferred compensation strategies, including expertise in Rule 144 filings and 10b-5 plans. His approach is goal-based, focusing on understanding clients' priorities and the liability aspects of both personal and business balance sheets. Scott places emphasis on asking insightful questions and thoroughly understanding clients' current financial situations and desired outcomes without exposing them to unnecessary risk. Scott resides in Newport Beach, where he enjoys surfing and riding his bike along the boardwalk during his free time.

Joshua Lee is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their financial situations, family needs, and long-term goals. Joshua provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. His client focus includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Joshua holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University. He communicates with clients in English and Korean. Joshua participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting his commitment to the tradition of service associated with Merrill. Outside of work, he has interests in hiking, music, pickleball, table tennis, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Anthony Harnett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in providing personalized investment guidance. Anthony earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bryant University. His role at Merrill Lynch involves working closely with clients to develop and manage tailored financial strategies.

Avani Kothari is a Financial Advisor with The Kothari Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides tailored financial advice that aligns with the values and goals of the families and individuals she serves. Avani began her career in wealth management through an intensive training program in New York City, where she established a foundation in client-focused financial planning. She specializes in areas including socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Avani earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Economy with a concentration in Financial Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Avani and her husband recently relocated back to Southern California after living on the East Coast for three years. Outside of her professional life, she is a certified yoga instructor and is passionate about wellness and balance, which she incorporates into her client work. Her personal interests include pickleball, running, tennis, and spending time with family.

Patrick Holmquist is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and organizations to help them navigate the opportunities and complexities associated with significant wealth. His approach combines thoughtful planning with education to assist clients in understanding their options, setting priorities, and making informed decisions. He assists clients with retirement planning, balancing competing financial goals, and considerations for future life stages. Patrick aims to provide clarity and purpose to important financial decisions, helping clients gain understanding, confidence, and freedom in managing their wealth. Patrick holds a bachelor's degree from Creighton University and both an MBA and a master's degree in education from Loyola Marymount University. He also completed an accredited certificate program through the University of California System.

Joshua Murty is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works primarily with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families who have complex planning needs. Joshua focuses on investment strategy and long-term wealth planning, assisting clients in evaluating how their portfolios, estate plans, and financial structures align with their goals over time. He has experience with complex investment strategies and estate planning, especially for families dealing with multi-generational planning, concentrated wealth, and significant life transitions. Joshua employs a disciplined approach to investment management, emphasizing alignment between strategy, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and long-term objectives. He often collaborates with clients' attorneys, CPAs, and other advisors to coordinate investment and estate planning decisions. Joshua earned a Bachelor's Degree from California State University, Fullerton, College of Business and Economics, and completed an executive education program at Yale University. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA). His personal interests include boating, camping, fishing, football, and golfing.

Johnny Le is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he assists clients in developing personalized financial strategies that align with their individual ambitions and family goals. He focuses on areas such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle, and potential healthcare costs. Johnny's approach involves simplifying investment complexities and fostering transparent communication to guide clients through their financial planning journey. Johnny holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Fullerton Union High School. His professional philosophy centers on identifying what matters most to clients and their families to create effective financial strategies.

Daniel Tomlinson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of areas including legacy planning, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Daniel works closely with individuals, couples, and businesses to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern Methodist University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is affiliated with the Irvine Chamber of Commerce and draws on his background as a former Marine to build strong, trust-based relationships with clients. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and collaborating with them to navigate financial decisions throughout different stages of life. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, and playing baseball. He also actively participates in his community through volunteering, reflecting his commitment to service both personally and professionally.

Lauren Wong is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in assisting individuals and families with college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Her professional approach is centered on understanding each client's unique story, priorities, and aspirations to provide tailored financial guidance. Before entering the financial services field, Lauren built her career in nonprofit fundraising and the museum sector, focusing on cultivating relationships and supporting meaningful causes. This experience informs her client approach, emphasizing listening, building trust, and guiding clients according to their needs. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and a Master's Degree from George Washington University. She has earned designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, managing the internship program and mentoring students and young professionals.

Mitsue Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following prior roles at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mindy Cutler is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career 25 years ago with Bank of America and has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management for the past 2.5 years. Mindy focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals and circumstances. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Mindy is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English and Chinese. She attended Citrus College without obtaining a degree. Outside of her professional role, Mindy is involved with the Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine, California. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, playing pickleball and tennis, and watching movies.

Alan Nakamura is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm for over three decades, providing clients with customized financial counseling tailored to their individual goals, needs, and risk tolerance. Alan's approach focuses on client goal-oriented asset management, and he specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Alan holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds additional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His commitment to service extends beyond his professional role; Alan serves on the boards of Forest Home Christian Camp and OC United and is part of the leadership team of the Merrill Christian Focus Group. Previously, he served as an elder at his local church. Residing in Yorba Linda with his wife Sharon, Alan enjoys spending time with their four children and three grandchildren. His personal interests include golfing, soccer, and traveling.

Sharon Chen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive financial strategies for business and family finance. She collaborates with a team of specialists to assist clients in retirement planning, investments, banking and credit solutions through Bank of America, and estate planning services. Sharon is a native speaker of Mandarin and Taiwanese and brings over 25 years of experience serving corporate and high net worth clients. Her expertise spans family wealth management, new wealth management, personal retirement and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sharon holds a Master’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University. She also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Sharon is actively involved in her community, having volunteered with the Fullerton Chinese School since 2003 and serving as its Principal from 2008 to 2009. Her personal interests include hiking, music, reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and writing.

Alexander Chen is a financial advisor and co-lead of the Chen & Associates team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises high net worth and ultra-high net worth families across Orange County and throughout the country, focusing on retirement and multigenerational wealth planning, executive compensation and concentrated stock strategies, business succession and exit planning, liquidity event planning, philanthropic and charitable giving strategies, and trust and estate planning coordination. With more than a decade of experience, Alexander has held roles as a portfolio manager and investment professional with private equity and asset management firms in New York City and Texas. He began his career on the Loan Syndicate desk at Bank of New York Mellon, advising management teams of Fortune 500 and institutional clients on balance sheet strategy and executing debt capital markets transactions. His background provides him with a perspective that helps clients navigate complex financial and business decisions. Alexander earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Ross School of Business. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and member of the Merrill Alternatives Emerging Circle. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with American Corporate Partners, the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation Development Committee, the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Orange County, and Working Wardrobes. He resides in Irvine, California.

Colin Babb is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He rejoined Merrill Lynch in 2016 and brings a professional commitment to defining financial goals and coordinating assets and liabilities to help clients achieve those goals. His approach emphasizes honest and transparent discussions, analytical rigor, and attention to detail to provide customized planning techniques. Since 2007, Colin has provided financial and wealth management advice, specializing in portfolio construction, wealth planning, retirement planning, special needs planning, liability management, and a range of client focus areas including legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. He is part of the Crow Babb Hulley Group, a team with over 100 years of combined financial services experience that employs a comprehensive goals-based approach to wealth management. Colin holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional life, Colin enjoys golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Gilbert Fung is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes over two decades at Merrill and five years at Bank of America, N.A. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Mohammad Jabbari is a Financial Advisor associated with the Kothari group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management strategies designed to help clients pursue their financial goals. He offers access to investment insights from Merrill and lending solutions through Bank of America. With over 15 years of experience, Moe has a diverse background in consumer and business banking as well as residential home mortgage lending. His extensive knowledge allows him to develop comprehensive financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of his clients. Moe holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Moe earned a bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in biking, camping, chess, cooking, rock climbing, running, soccer, and writing.

Sonny Kothari is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director with the Kothari Group at Merrill. He has been with Merrill since 1990, providing customized wealth planning and advice to high-net-worth families. Sonny focuses on creating seamless, comprehensive financial experiences that address both clients' daily needs and long-term aspirations. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning. Sonny holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, he has collaborated closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to maintain integrated financial management. Committed to his community, Sonny sits on the board of Pathways of Hope in Fullerton, California, an organization providing access to food, shelter, and housing. He lives in Fullerton with his wife and has three grown daughters. Sonny enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Garza is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Joseph has a bachelor's degree from the California State University System. Further details about his experience, specific expertise areas, or personal interests have not been provided.

Cyndie Huang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2009 and is currently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.