Joshua Killeen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that address college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and investment strategies tailored for individuals and corporations. Joshua holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and has earned professional designations including Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He emphasizes helping clients bring simplicity and transparency to financial planning, addressing complexities to create strategies that align with clients' goals amid changing market conditions. Outside of his professional work, Joshua engages in personal interests such as baseball, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Michael Whitehurst is a Wealth Management Advisor and Retirement Benefits Consultant with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with the Collins Whitehurst Femat Wealth Management Team to assist businesses in evaluating, establishing, and improving corporate retirement plans. Michael helps clients assess plan providers, control costs, and enhance retirement outcomes for their employees. His experience includes advising companies ranging from 15 to over 1,500 employees, providing a unique perspective from both employer and employee sides of retirement planning. He is accessible to business owners, executives, HR professionals, and retirement plan sponsors seeking guidance on retirement plans, employee financial wellness, and long-term financial planning. Michael began his career at IBM in Los Angeles before joining Merrill Lynch in 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Christian University, where he majored in marketing and minored in psychology. Michael has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and is a designated Retirement Benefits Consultant within Bank of America/Merrill. In terms of community involvement, Michael has participated in various organizations such as the Alexander E. Briseño Leadership Development Program, American Lung Association of Texas, Catholic Charities of San Antonio, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), Community Education Leadership Program, Habitat for Humanity, KLRN TV San Antonio (a PBS affiliate), Leadership San Antonio, Missionary Oblate Partnership, and the TCU San Antonio Alumni Association. He spends time with his wife Katie and their three daughters and enjoys activities including hot yoga, mat Pilates, kayaking, biking, cooking, fishing, hiking, and reading.

Baochau Ton is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, Ton worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2024. Ton's background also includes roles in healthcare and academia, including the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas A&M University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Michael Sonnier is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America since 2002. Sonnier serves on the advisory board of PragerU, a media organization providing free educational content promoting American values. 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, and institutional investors.

Adalberto Cuevas is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' evolving financial needs. Leveraging insights from Merrill and the comprehensive banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, he aims to help clients pursue their financial goals. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Adalberto brings a deep understanding of wealth management. He was born in Mexico, grew up in Chicago from the age of eight, and has lived in San Antonio for more than 20 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from St. Mary's University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Adalberto is bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English. Committed to community involvement, Adalberto follows the Merrill tradition of participating in local organizations through volunteer work. His professional philosophy centers on building strong, accessible relationships with clients to assist them in making important financial decisions.

Marissa Carabajal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill for 26 years. 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.

Antonio Salgado is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, focusing on providing financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their financial objectives. Antonio's approach involves a disciplined process that begins with understanding each client's specific needs and priorities. He has experience in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. Antonio holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, and holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Management from the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. Antonio is an Army veteran originally from Orange County, California, now residing in New Braunfels, Texas with his wife Sasha and their two children. He is active in his community through organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the San Antonio Food Bank.

Robert Martin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his financial career, he participates periodically with the Page Parkes Center of Modeling & Acting, assisting with auditions for commercials and print ads. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Valerie Boggs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Cortez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. With over eight years of experience, Joseph is dedicated to providing clients with first-class financial services and working closely with families to help them achieve their important life goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System and a Master's Degree from Saint Mary's University of San Antonio. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his professional expertise in investment advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in baseball, basketball, fishing, and football.

Sylvia Armendariz is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner in a for-profit partnership selling purses and accessories. 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 strategies for various client types including individuals and institutions.

Fredy Tun Cifuentes is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes multiple tenures at Merrill and roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages landscaping and fence service businesses in Texas and New Mexico, as well as a commercial and residential landscaping project management company. 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 tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Arechandieta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Andrea is currently based in San Antonio, TX. 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 institutions.

Christopher Kleberg is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, PlainsCapital Bank, Crockett National Bank, and Capital Bank SSB. Outside of his advisory work, Kleberg serves as a director for King Ranch Inc., a privately owned family business with diversified agricultural operations, and contributes to the Caesar Kleberg Foundation, a charitable organization funding environmental research. 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.

Todd Braulick is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Mountain Panther LLC, a rental property management business. 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 institutions.

Nicole Hughes is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in San Antonio, TX, and has 5 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Hughes serves as a board member for the Barton Springs Conservancy, a charitable organization, where she assists with fundraising and strategic planning. Merrill 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.

Luis Testas is a First Vice President and International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1997, initially working at JPMorgan and its predecessors before joining Merrill Lynch in 2006. Luis offers financial services tailored to high net worth individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on areas such as portfolio management, retirement and education planning, securities-based lending, wealth transfer, legacy planning, and charitable giving. Luis holds a Bachelor's degree from Trinity University and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute® (The Institute) and the College for Financial Planning. His approach centers around identifying client goals and delivering appropriate solutions to help achieve them, emphasizing attentive and tailored service. Outside of his professional work, Luis enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, listening to music, playing acoustic guitar, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, and traveling.

Jason Porter is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney fiduciary position related to client IRAs in San Antonio, Texas. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, along with comprehensive trading, account administration, and custody support.

Guadalupe Gonzalez is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Guadalupe works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. Guadalupe provides ongoing advice and adjusts strategies as clients' situations change. Guadalupe holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. This education and credential support Guadalupe's work in financial planning and investment advisory services.

Massimo Gerosa is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Texas Partner Bank and Wells Fargo. Outside of finance, he is a self-employed pianist and serves on the boards of the Crews Kolodzey Foundation and the Lockhart Economic Development Corporation. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.