Yen Ting Lu is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and other prominent firms including Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Citigroup. 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.

Cory Goligoski is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1992, shortly after earning his Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. Cory brings over 30 years of experience in financial strategies, with a focus on areas such as stock options, retirement planning, and comprehensive wealth management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Cory works closely with families and individuals to develop long-term strategies that address wealth management, retirement income, tax minimization, executive compensation, and education planning among other priorities. Outside of his professional role, Cory is involved with the Hillsborough Little League and the Ronald McDonald House. His personal interests include baseball, biking, football, hiking, running, spending time with family, and traveling.

Curtis Bunch Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1999 with Smith Barney/Morgan Stanley and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. Curtis has over twenty years of experience helping clients achieve their personal financial goals by implementing comprehensive planning and wealth management strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA®) designation from the National Association of Plan Advisors. Curtis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from San Francisco State University and an Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration from the College of San Mateo. Curtis works closely with clients' certified public accountants, estate planning attorneys, and other financial professionals to develop integrated wealth management plans. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in the community as the San Mateo AYSO Regional Treasurer and volunteers with local youth sports organizations, including the American Youth Soccer Organization.

Jairo Rodriguez Aleman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working with individuals, business owners, and families to clarify their financial priorities and develop aligned long-term strategies. He focuses on providing a structured planning process that brings clarity, organization, and confidence throughout the stages of his clients' financial lives. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jairo works with clients on areas including college education planning, retirement income, employee benefits, equity compensation services, tax minimization, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Jairo is involved in his community as a volunteer coach in high school wrestling. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Elif Bower is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. She leverages over 20 years of experience across multiple industries to offer a comprehensive, client-focused approach. Her practice combines the investment capabilities of Merrill Lynch with the banking convenience of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Elif holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Decision Sciences (Business Analytics) and Management from Old Dominion University. She has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Turkish, with conversational Arabic, she is able to effectively communicate across diverse client bases. Committed to community involvement, Elif participates with organizations such as ETACUSA (Empowering the Turkish American Community), Preventing Child Abuse, and The Salvation Army. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys painting, cooking Mediterranean cuisine, dancing, drawing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, music, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Fang Wang is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English. She specializes in assisting individuals, families, and professionals with financial decisions, focusing on college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Fang takes a personalized, goals-based approach to wealth planning, aiming to help clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial journeys. With over 14 years of experience in client relationship management, Fang has developed expertise in cross-cultural communication and client engagement. Her background includes leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale initiatives, which enhances her capability to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and deliver results tailored to each client's unique needs. Prior to becoming an advisor, she gained foundational experience in client service and account operations within the firm, providing her with insights into client priorities such as responsiveness, clarity, and trust. Fang holds a Bachelor's Degree from Shanghai International Studies University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is committed to building lasting relationships founded on trust and attentive service. Beyond her professional role, Fang participates in community activities through the Parent Teacher Association and enjoys interests including badminton, biking, cooking, dancing, music, photography, scuba diving, singing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Yinghui Zhou is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works directly with clients to develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Yinghui's expertise includes retirement planning, general investing, and wealth management. She holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Doctorate Degree from Cranfield University and a Bachelor's Degree from Tianjin University. Yinghui is proficient in English and Mandarin. Her community involvement includes participation with Asian Family Connect (AFC) and the Children's Health Council.

David Freeman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Ferguson Law Group, Inc., University of California Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension, and Dayton Law Firm, P.C. He has been with Merrill since 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) 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.

Amar Singh is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial industry since 1995 and works with individuals, families, and business owners to understand their financial situations, time horizons, and liquidity needs. He assists clients in articulating both short- and long-term goals and recommends financial strategies aligned with their objectives. Amar employs a holistic approach that integrates wealth and liability management, combining personalized service with investment insights from Merrill and banking access through Bank of America. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Amar served as a Vice President at BOK Financial. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Jai Hind College and an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, small business strategies, and socially responsible investing. Outside of his professional work, Amar is involved in community service through organizations such as Second Harvest Food Bank. He enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities, including golf, swimming, biking, and various sports. Amar communicates fluently in Hindi, Punjabi, and English.

Hilary P. Jones is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She primarily serves individuals, families, and small institutions, helping them achieve their financial goals through strategic development and ongoing management. Ms. Jones incorporates her personal experience with saving for college, retirement planning, elder care, wealth transfer, and divorce into her client services. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2004 and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at AG Edwards. Before her career in financial advising, she held roles managing Human Resource departments at Hewlett Packard and Agilent, and served as Dean of Admissions at a private college in northern California. Ms. Jones earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Asian Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her investment philosophy is informed by a long-term market perspective and a family tradition of commitment to client relationships, spanning three generations. She focuses on combining traditional investments with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management strategies and approved third-party portfolios, with a particular interest in retirement issues affecting the Baby Boom generation. Outside of her professional work, Ms. Jones is active in the Palo Alto community. She serves as President of the Association for Senior Day Health and is involved with various local organizations including the Foothills Club, Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and the Palo Alto Woman's Club.

Michael Rinaldi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Silicon Valley. He specializes in personal investment and wealth management planning for high-net-worth clients, with a focus on custom strategies and private equity opportunities. His approach involves working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that aim to address their long-term goals. Michael holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Long Beach. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Michael participates in community service through organizations such as Amor Ministries and The San Diego Salvation Army through Mt. Carmel Parish. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, football, golfing, music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Reeve Ghiass is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2023, U.S. Bancorp in 2020-2021, Comerica Bank in 2019, and has experience outside finance including a role at See's Candies and a period dedicated to extended travel and self-studies. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Patt is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial guidance and investment management services to his clients. Details about his specific areas of expertise, professional experience, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Thomas Hunt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and previously worked at M.L. Stern & Co., LLC. 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.

Louis Cano Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 28 years of experience in the financial industry, beginning his career at age 18 as a runner on the Pacific Coast Stock Options Trading Floor with Coast Options Inc. After graduating with a degree in Economics from San Francisco State University in 1994, Louis started his wealth management career at PaineWebber, Inc., where he consistently achieved club level advisor status. He transitioned his practice to Merrill Lynch in 2008 and has managed discretionary portfolios since 2014. Louis holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. He focuses on working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Louis values community involvement and participates in volunteer activities. His personal interests include music, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jillan Hong is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She helps clients develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Jillan provides resources ranging from general investing and retirement planning to saving for unexpected expenses, and offers access to Bank of America specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. She holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jillan earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of San Francisco. Jillan's approach involves understanding what matters to each client and their family in order to create tailored strategies to meet their financial objectives. She provides ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve.

Charles Mok is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2009. He has been a financial advisor since 1980, bringing decades of experience in total wealth management to his clients. Charles focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement and investment planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. His investment approach employs a top-down methodology, beginning with an analysis of the fundamentals of each country's economy to inform sector and individual investment selections. Charles has extensive experience in stock, bond, and mutual fund research and incorporates alternative investments selectively to enhance portfolio construction. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma/GED from the University of Texas System. Outside of his professional work, Charles participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, photography, and traveling.

Thomas Ransohoff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1991 and concurrently associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes time monthly to Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose, assisting with workforce reintegration and skill development for community members. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with various portfolio implementation options tailored to client needs.

Ahmed Khatib is a Private Wealth Advisor and founder of the Lloyd Khatib Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works closely with entrepreneurs, wealth creators, senior executives, and ultra-high-net-worth clients to help them grow, preserve, and transfer their wealth more effectively. Ahmed focuses on understanding his clients’ unique financial goals and developing clear strategies that address the complexities associated with substantial wealth. Ahmed has extensive experience in investing and wealth management, having worked since 2000. Prior to joining Merrill, he was a Senior Investment Strategist at Wells Fargo Private Bank and served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at HighMark Capital Management. His expertise spans areas such as education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing. He holds an M.B.A. from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. His education also includes a year of study at the University of Reading in England. Ahmed is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®). He serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of LifeMoves, a Bay Area nonprofit supporting homeless families and individuals. Ahmed is a member of the CFA Society of San Francisco and resides in San Mateo with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing golf, tennis, basketball, and playing guitar.

Vijaylakshmi Shetty is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2011, with prior experience at TIAA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.