Elicia Flores is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works directly with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to various financial solutions offered through Merrill and Bank of America. Her focus is on empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of their financial lives and select the platforms that best meet their needs. Elicia holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, demonstrating her commitment to professional expertise in the financial field. She earned her bachelor's degree from the California State University system. Her approach centers on helping clients uncover their personal and family priorities to develop strategies that align with their financial goals.

Alia Davariar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill in San Jose, CA. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jolly Kang is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Kang has worked at Bank of America and also provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver. This caregiving role involves assisting elderly individuals outside of securities trading hours. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals and institutional investors.

Anh Huynh is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, Anh worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of advising, Anh has been involved with entrepreneurial ventures including Buddha Boy Foods Inc. and 3 Kingdoms Inc. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Thornhill II is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting individuals, families, and business owners in achieving their financial objectives through tailored wealth management strategies. He focuses on areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Nicholas works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop customized approaches for investment management, retirement readiness, risk management, and wealth transfer. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of North Carolina System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Nicholas is involved with King's Charity Inc. He enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, pickleball, scuba diving, skiing, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Maureen Fong is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1985, also working with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the treasurer for the Cinnabar Hills Ladies Golf Club, where she assists with bookkeeping and budgeting. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party managers.

John Kettmann is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as a Financial Advisor in 1991 and has since developed experience focusing on the 401(k) marketplace, investment management, tax minimization, and retirement assets and services. John works to craft strategies that help clients build, manage, and preserve wealth for both current and future generations. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) credentials. John earned his Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and his Master's Degree from Golden Gate University.

Alberto Delgado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America N.A. since 2022. Outside of his advisory roles, he has held positions in athletics and recreation at the University of California Santa Cruz. 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.

Martin Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding a client and their family's financial situation and priorities. He helps clients create customized wealth management strategies that are adaptable to changing needs and market conditions. Martin brings extensive expertise in financial management, risk management, retirement planning, estate planning, and investment strategy. He utilizes a range of financial instruments including private portfolio management, mutual funds, individual stocks, bonds, annuities, and alternative investments. His client focus areas include education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He collaborates with clients' legal and tax advisors to develop comprehensive estate plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies and Economics from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Martin has earned several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of the Asian Leadership Network and participates in community activities such as the CSPA @Venture Group. Martin lives in San Jose with his wife Anita and their two sons, Calin and Tyler.

James Shaw is a financial advisor at Merrill based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Boston Consulting Group, Brown Brothers Harriman, and State Street Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as President and CEO of Convoy for a Cause, an organization that hosts sports car rallies to raise funds for the L-D Syndrome Foundation. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes tax-focused capabilities and benefits from deep integration with Bank of America affiliates and the broader banking and capital markets platform.

Mark Barnao is a Sales Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1996. He leads The Barnao Group, which serves small businesses and individual clients, assisting with investments, wealth planning, banking, lending, and estate planning. His client focus includes corporate benefits, corporate executive services, education planning, liquidity management, and portfolio management services. Mark grew up in upstate New York and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cornell University as well as an Accredited Certificate from the Naval War College. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he served in the Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer and worked as a Production Manager. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He participates in professional organizations such as the USS Midway and USS Chosin Alumni Associations and is involved in the Cornell University Alumni Association. Mark resides in Morgan Hill, CA, and his team utilizes the broad platform of Merrill and the banking products and services of Bank of America to assist clients.

Dione Luu Wong is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been serving clients since 1993, focusing on creating individually customized wealth management strategies that consider each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and cost implications. Dione collaborates with a team of specialists to offer services including portfolio management, education funding, retirement planning, estate and trust services, liability management, tax minimization, and asset preservation strategies. Dione holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics with an emphasis in International Business from the University of California Santa Cruz. She has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Vietnamese, she is equipped to work with a diverse clientele. Outside of her professional work, Dione enjoys music, reading, yoga, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. She is committed to building long-term relationships with clients and helping them make informed financial decisions.

Anthony Barnao is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. He works with high net-worth individuals and households, helping them navigate the evolving financial landscape to pursue their long-term goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Anthony holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes a personalized approach, developing financial strategies collaboratively with clients to align with their specific objectives. In addition to his professional role, Anthony participates in community service, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations. Outside of work, he interests include adventure sports, baseball, camping, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Bao Chau Nguyen Sun is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in working with families, individual investors, and business owners to define and help achieve their financial goals. Sun collaborates with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management specialists and Bank of America banking specialists to provide retirement planning services, focusing on lifetime income streams, education savings, estate planning, insurance, and asset preservation. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1996, Sun has gained experience in family wealth management strategies, education planning, divorce transition planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. She works closely with clients and their trusted advisors such as attorneys and accountants to ensure individualized attention and solutions tailored to their unique financial circumstances. Sun holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a master's degree from the University of Oregon and a bachelor's degree from Hanyang University. Sun is fluent in English and Korean. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, swimming, and spending time with her family, and she is involved in community volunteer activities.

Terrence Byrnes is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA®). Terrence focuses on helping high net-worth individuals, families, business owners, retirees, and endowments and foundations develop and maintain customized wealth management strategies. His expertise includes college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and addressing the unique financial challenges faced by athletes and entertainers. Central to his approach is the principle of asset allocation and diversification, aiming to construct portfolios that balance risk while pursuing growth aligned with clients' goals. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from San Jose State University. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Terrence lived and worked in Japan for approximately seven years and speaks Japanese. He resides in Los Gatos with his wife Tammy and their three children. In his personal time, he enjoys playing pickleball, practicing karate, staying physically active, reading, and spending time with his family.

Namrata Agrawal is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2016 and holds the qualification of Senior Portfolio Advisor. In her role, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that address their long-term goals, encompassing a range of services including investment management, education planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Namrata brings expertise in areas such as education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, tax minimization, and special needs planning strategies. She and her team, The Barnao Group, serve both individuals and small businesses, leveraging Merrill Lynch's resources along with banking and lending solutions provided through Bank of America. Namrata holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned both her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Master's degree in Economics from Rajasthan University. Originally from Jaipur, India, Namrata moved to the United States in 2000 and currently resides in Sunnyvale, California. She is involved in community activities, including volunteering with Stocklmeir School in the Cupertino Unified School District. Outside of her professional commitments, Namrata enjoys biking, gardening, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Adela Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with a diverse client base that includes business owners, dentists, management professionals, women, and members of the Chinese community. Fluent in English and Chinese, she communicates effectively about various investment aspects, including Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) and Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP). With professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), Adela follows a disciplined process to understand her clients' values and develop personalized financial strategies. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Fu Jen Catholic University and a Master's Degree from Northern Illinois University. Beyond her professional role, Adela is an author of two books and has raised three children as a single mother. She is actively involved in community service, having served as President of the ROC Villages Association of Northern California, participating in the San Francisco Taiko Group as a drummer, and contributing to organizations such as Tzu Chi USA and the Organization of Special Needs Family.

Nan Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Outside of advising, she is an officer of Chang & Lee Services Inc., a corporation providing UPS shipping and mailbox rental services, and is involved as a member in Atomy America, Inc., which operates online network marketing. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Mckay is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Jose, CA. He has been involved in investing for 20 years across financial markets, real estate, and small businesses. His professional focus includes working with small and medium-sized businesses in the Higher Education industry, providing financial and wealth management strategies, financial education, retirement planning, and portfolio construction and management. Michael holds a Master's Degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Finance from San Diego State University. He possesses professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He and his wife have lived in Sunnyvale for more than eighteen years, raising their two sons. Michael has served as a Board member with the American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) Region 44, acting as Community Program Outreach Director, reflecting his involvement in community activities related to youth soccer.

Michael Sandoval is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' situations evolve. He specializes in understanding clients' individual priorities, including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses. His approach involves getting to know clients to create personalized financial plans that address their unique needs. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State University and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).