David Krake is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Brea, California. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2003 and joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004, David has worked with families and business owners to help them navigate financial challenges and pursue their goals with an appropriate level of risk. His practice areas include family wealth management, corporate benefits, retirement income planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), which support his work in corporate retirement plans and exit planning. David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Marketing, graduating summa cum laude from Hardin-Simmons University. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Financial Planning Board, the National Association of Plan Advisors, the Exit Planning Institute, and Kingdom Advisors. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors in 2017, 2018, and 2019, David maintains an ongoing commitment to professional excellence. Active in his community, David serves as an elder at The Church at Green Hills and chairs the Whittier Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. He volunteers with Imagine Whittier, a mentoring program for families transitioning out of homelessness, and participates in other local organizations such as Whittier CBMC and the Whittier Consortium on Homelessness. David lives in Whittier, California, with his wife, Lauren, and their three children. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, singing, and writing.

Alex Paredes Malaga is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 10 years of experience in investment, credit, and banking services. He joined Bank of America in 2011 and supports the financial needs of high and ultra high net worth individuals, their families, and charitable organizations. Alex specializes in family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Alex holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration from the California State University System. He has earned several professional certifications, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his professional work, Alex is engaged in community volunteering. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and writing. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Joseph Yu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Joseph works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Born in China and having relocated to the U.S. at age eleven, Joseph's background includes a Bachelor's degree from the University of California and a Master's degree from Cornell University. Before transitioning to financial advising, he worked as an engineer for six years. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and communicates fluently in English and Chinese. Joseph supports community involvement through volunteering activities and pursues various personal interests such as basketball, biking, football, golfing, music, reading, running, swimming, and spending time with his family. He remains committed to providing tailored wealth management solutions and values the opportunity to work one-on-one with clients to help them pursue their financial objectives.

Sarah Rooskandar is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase, where she spent 17 years combined. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Yean is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2006. He specializes in corporate retirement plans, executive stock services, liability management, and designs wealth strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerance. Eric collaborates with Merrill Specialists on credit and corporate pension plans to provide comprehensive financial solutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Southern California and maintains the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Beyond his professional role, Eric participates in community activities consistent with Merrill's tradition of service. He resides in Irvine with his wife and daughters and enjoys golfing, coaching girls basketball, and spending time with his family.

Santiago Arreola Marcial is a financial advisor with Merrill in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held positions at Instacart and Farmers and Merchants Bank of Central California. 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.

Erin Goodrich is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works primarily with business owners and their families. She helps clients understand the integration of their business and personal finances, especially in complex or interconnected financial decisions. Erin's expertise includes investments, banking and lending, cash flow planning, tax-aware strategies, and evaluating business investment decisions. She collaborates closely with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to align financial strategies with clients' goals. She holds a Master of Science in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Erin is experienced in assisting business clients through all stages of business ownership, focusing on planning for business succession and estate strategies. Outside of her professional work, Erin is involved with community organizations such as the Cal State Fullerton Children's Center, Epilepsy Connection, Friends of Joshua Tree, and Girl Scouts of Orange County. Her personal interests include camping, cooking, hiking, painting, photography, reading, rock climbing, spending time with family, and writing.

Yuanyuan Liu is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2023, Liu worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has held positions in various companies including Marsh USA, Inc. and KCAL P&C Insurance Services. Outside of her advisory role, Liu is employed at a tea shop where she handles customer orders and prepares beverages. Merrill, along 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Shun Sun is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients build wealth, preserve assets, and achieve long-term financial goals through personalized planning and investment management strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. With over 12 years of experience in the financial industry, Shun has provided professional guidance in consumer banking, financial planning, asset management, and tax optimization strategies. He is skilled at simplifying complex financial concepts for clients and creating clear action plans to help achieve measurable outcomes. Shun demonstrates a commitment to clients' success and adherence to ethical standards. Shun holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from California State University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in badminton, basketball, biking, fishing, golfing, music, pickleball, and traveling.

Bryson Harnett is a Financial Advisor with The Harnett Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Orange County, California. He works alongside a family-oriented father-son team to provide personalized financial planning services focused on retirement planning, portfolio management, concentrated stock positions, and wealth transfer strategies. Bryson's role involves assisting individuals and families in managing their financial goals and objectives, enabling clients to feel confident in their investment decisions. Bryson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from California State University San Marcos in 2020. He attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation in the summer of 2024 and also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is affiliated with the Sigma Chi International Fraternity. In his personal time, Bryson enjoys baseball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Gary Potter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He also serves as a trustee for a fiduciary entity in Whittier, California. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.