Jose Torres is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue them. His approach includes providing resources for investing, retirement planning, and managing various financial priorities. Jose's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Bell High School and is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional role, Jose enjoys biking, cooking, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Chris Cooper is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He directs the wealth management strategy, asset allocation, manager evaluation, and liability management for clients, working alongside his partner Michelle Morales. Chris serves a diverse clientele including owners of family businesses, physicians, attorneys, tribal governments, and private foundations primarily in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties. Chris brings to his financial advisory role a background of disciplined service from the United States Air Force, where he served two enlistments, including support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. As a radar technician for seven years, he developed a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, qualities he applies in managing client portfolios and directing personalized or defined investment strategies. His responsibilities include investment management, tax minimization, estate planning strategies, cash management, and providing access to credit and lending through Bank of America, N.A. Chris earned an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has received the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and a distinguished graduate award from Airmen Leadership School. Outside of his professional work, Chris resides in Yorba Linda with his partner Michelle and their blended family. He is involved with charitable organizations such as Make-A-Wish and the Wounded Warrior Project, supports his children’s sports teams, and enjoys activities including golfing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Allen Block is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ontario, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Danny De La Mora is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals. He integrates investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to address clients’ evolving financial needs. Danny holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also participates in community activities by volunteering with local organizations, reflecting his commitment to the communities he serves through Merrill.

Michael Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has also been employed with Bank of America since 2004. He serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust outside of his advisory role. 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.

Stephen Fillet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and Jesteda Partners. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jeffrey Rosenzweig is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Ontario, California. He works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and life stages. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Jeffrey utilizes his expertise to help clients balance saving, investing, and budgeting while encouraging them to enjoy meaningful experiences and consider the impact of their wealth on their well-being and others. Clients rely on his evenhanded advice, patient counsel, and responsive service as he helps them navigate financial planning challenges and opportunities. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Long Beach and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jeffrey is actively involved in his community, participating in organizations such as the Kiwanis Club of Ontario, Boy Scouts of America, Etiwanda Bands and Color Guards, First Lego League - Robotics, Fontana Community Little League, and Girl Scouts USA.

Marc Griffis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001, including a brief tenure at Bofa Securities in 2019. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Louie A. Vargas is a Financial Advisor with the HQFV Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial advice and planning services to business owners, families, and retirees, helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Louie holds Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 FINRA registrations and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Louie began his career at Merrill in 2001 supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients in Merrill's Private Wealth Management office in Los Angeles. He became licensed to serve as a Market Supervision Manager in 2008 and later supervised UBS's International Wealth Management business across multiple states until returning to Merrill in 2020. With over 15 years of supervisory experience, he values collaborating with colleagues and providing clients access to comprehensive financial services. The son of a Mexican immigrant mother who worked at Merrill for more than 35 years, Louie is committed to promoting financial literacy and generational wealth building. He participates in Bank of America's Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) mentorship program and has served as a youth mentor for over a decade. Louie is married and enjoys spending time with his family, preserving family recipes, and researching his family history dating back to 1700s Mexico.

Rick Yzaguirre is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked for over 25 years. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he began his career at Smith Barney in La Jolla, California. He is a partner with Yzaguirre, Block, Schnabel & Associates, a team of professionals that collaborates with internal corporate partners at Merrill and Bank of America to provide clients with comprehensive wealth management services. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Rick holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has a high school diploma from San Bernardino High School. He also attended the University of California system but did not receive a degree. Rick follows a philosophy of working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies to pursue their long-term goals. Outside of work, he volunteers with community organizations and enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with his family.

George Haro is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with Merrill clients to understand their current financial situations and to introduce solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His approach involves helping clients identify what matters to them and their families in order to create strategies that pursue their financial goals. He aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of their financial lives. George's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He obtained his high school diploma from Jefferson High School. Beyond his professional responsibilities, George commits time to coaching his children and engaging in volunteer work within his community. He is involved with organizations such as Claremont Fastpitch, Kiwanis International, and Habitat For Humanity. His personal interests include basketball, softball, spending time with his family, watching movies, and woodworking.

Clarissa Schnabel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and is currently associated with Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as the owner of BRWNSKNGRL LLC, a specialty gifts business operated by Dana Lewis. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eugene Ocasio is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With 17 years of experience, he specializes in a range of client focus areas including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Eugene holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, Eugene enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, fishing, football, music, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

Illya Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, US Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he is an independent consultant for Pampered Chef, where he sells kitchen tools through in-person and online events. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering strategic asset allocation and tax-aware investment options.

Danielle Valles is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fabian Caraveo serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America, supporting them through evolving financial needs. With nearly two decades of experience, Fabian's expertise includes areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. He utilizes his industry knowledge combined with Merrill's research and resources to develop customized financial strategies tailored to individual and household goals. Fabian holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Texas at El Paso and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, dancing, music, traveling, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Marcia Quiroz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and wealth management strategies tailored to individual client goals. Since joining Merrill in 2012, she has utilized the firm’s resources to assist families and businesses, particularly focusing on retirement income, employee benefits, defined benefit plans, and financial planning for women. Her background includes extensive experience working with entrepreneurs and business owners on financing, succession strategies, and employee benefits, as well as managing bond issuances for public agencies prior to her current role. Marcia holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the California State University system and holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is active in professional and community organizations such as the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement (HOLA) and the Hispanic Latino Business Council. Committed to integrity, education, and mentorship, Marcia integrates these values into her professional practice and personal life. She dedicates time to volunteering with community groups and enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her family. Her approach centers on developing personalized financial strategies that help clients pursue their desired lifestyles and achieve financial dignity throughout retirement.

Michelle Morales is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on serving a diverse range of clients, including owners of family businesses, physicians, attorneys, tribal governments, endowments, and private foundations. Michelle emphasizes frequent communication with clients and often works with both spouses and adult children to understand their best interests now and in the future. She strives to help clients leave meaningful legacies by focusing on their life's most rewarding moments. Michelle has earned her Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California System. Michelle specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. She also manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a variety of investment strategies. Michelle grew up in Pasadena and resides in Yorba Linda with her children. She enjoys biking, golfing, spending time with her family, and traveling. She volunteers as a National Charity League Sustainer, participating in community service and leadership development activities.

Yvonne Flores is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over two decades of experience in banking and wealth management, with expertise in helping clients organize their financial lives and advance meaningful goals for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Fluent in Spanish, Yvonne is skilled at connecting with multiple generations of families and first-generation investors. Yvonne holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her knowledge spans banking, insurance, wealth transfer, and investing, enabling her to assist clients in identifying opportunities and addressing financial gaps. She focuses on building long-term relationships through diligence, responsiveness, and attentive listening. Originally a first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Mexico, Yvonne values hard work and sacrifice. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she spends time with her family and parents and volunteers with Corazon de Vida, regularly traveling to an orphanage in Tijuana to deliver supplies and spend time with children.

Craig Wong is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 34 years of experience. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Craig emphasizes understanding clients' full financial situations and their priorities to develop personalized, flexible wealth management strategies. He integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. Craig holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. Alongside his professional focus, Craig participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill’s tradition. He resides in Chino Hills, where he has lived for 34 years, and enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. He has been married for 38 years and has two daughters, a granddaughter, and a grandson.

Jacqueline Peng is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth by establishing strong relationships and providing clear communication alongside customized strategies tailored to each client's objectives. Jacqueline works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to achieve them, offering ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' situations evolve. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She communicates fluently in Mandarin, Chinese, and English. Outside of her professional role, Jacqueline enjoys cooking, drawing/sketching, interior decorating, music, painting, and singing.

Darrin Duval is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raymond Hebert is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2014. He specializes in developing financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on a range of objectives including investment advice, education funding, tax minimization, and retirement assets and services. Raymond provides clients access to the investment resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of their financial lives. With over 20 years of experience as a former business owner, Raymond has gained insight into the challenges faced by business owners and collaborates with business bankers, CPAs, insurance companies, pension plan consultants, and legal professionals to serve his clients' needs. He functions as a Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks, bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Raymond earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, specializing in Finance, Real Estate & Law in 1988. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, a State of California Life & Health Insurance License, and the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation from The American College of Financial Services. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni and has been involved with organizations such as the Los Angeles County Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff and the San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team. Raymond speaks English and French and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Falguni Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Patel has worked at Merrill since 2002, with a one-year period at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Aaron Blackfelner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Flagstar Bank and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of advising, he operates an independent travel agency booking custom travel experiences. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Deeba Zaman is a Resident Director and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill in Ontario, California. She collaborates closely with individuals and families to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Deeba advises clients on a range of financial topics including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. She serves as a single point of contact for her clients’ financial questions, helping them establish a clear understanding of their current financial situation and long-term goals. Since joining Merrill in 2007, Deeba has developed her expertise through professional education and earned advanced degrees. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California system and a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Deeba approaches financial advising with attention to both the technical and personal aspects, listening closely to her clients to address their financial needs as well as their aspirations. Outside of her professional role, Deeba enjoys cooking, music, spending time with her family, and traveling. She resides in Southern California with her husband and their Maltese Chihuahua mix, Rocky, and has a particular enthusiasm for Disney.

Angie Feng is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Group, based in the Orange County Inland Empire Market, Ontario office. She provides holistic wealth management strategies tailored to high net worth clients, focusing on their individual needs and goals. Angie has built extensive client relationships over her 16-year career serving offshore and onshore high net worth individuals, business owners, executives, and families. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Angie also advises clients on banking, credit, and custom lending through Bank of America, retirement and investment advisory strategies, estate and wealth transfer planning, and business succession planning. She employs a team-based approach to develop and implement comprehensive wealth plans. Angie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Fullerton, with an emphasis in Finance and International Business. She maintains her Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, life insurance license, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, Angie enjoys cooking, golfing, reading, and spending time with her family in her free time.