Brendan Cornies is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing clients with access to a range of investment resources and banking services through Bank of America. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2018 and joining Merrill in 2019, he has focused on supporting clients with various aspects of their financial lives. His areas of expertise include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Brendan holds a bachelor's degree in business from Saint Francis College and a master's degree in general business from Brooklyn College. He also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Brendan enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in sports such as football, golf, ice hockey, and soccer, and listening to music. He approaches financial planning collaboratively to create personalized strategies aimed at helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Pavinderjit Kooner is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives, providing guidance in areas such as retirement planning, college education funding, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Pavinderjit also facilitates access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking, lending, and financing solutions of Bank of America. With expertise as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Pavinderjit supports clients through all stages of wealth management, addressing concerns related to investing, retirement income, and employee financial health. His approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and creating flexible strategies to help them pursue their financial goals amid evolving market conditions. Pavinderjit holds a Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in cooking, football, music, and traveling.

Tanner Choate is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his professional career in 2018 shortly after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, he has specialized in providing customized wealth management services for affluent professionals and business owners. His focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, and Equity Compensation Services. Tanner develops financial strategies tailored to align with his clients' specific goals, helping those with concentrated equity positions to effectively integrate these assets into their broader financial plans. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Tanner participates in community volunteering in line with the Merrill tradition. He also enjoys baseball, football, golfing, and traveling. He welcomes connections for discussions about optimizing financial situations or for a round of golf.

Michael Lynch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000, also working at Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angelina Vivanco is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience in the industry. Prior to her current role, she worked at IN N OUT Burger for six years and at Rio Vista High School for six 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Debra Lawson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stockton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. 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.

Jacob Rosenthal is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with clients to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals, assisting with areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Jacob provides guidance that evolves as clients' needs change and connects them to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College of California and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jacob takes a personalized approach, emphasizing understanding clients' full financial picture and what matters most to them and their families. Outside of his professional role, Jacob enjoys golfing, playing ice hockey, soccer, and cooking. He also serves on the board of a local car club that connects various cities in the Central Valley and participates in a recreational hockey league.

Jacqueline Gotelli is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stockton, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and academic work at the University of Tennessee. Outside of finance, she is involved in family-owned businesses related to land acquisition and management. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Beverly Mulligan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jordon Chee is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside a team of specialists to offer goals-based wealth management services tailored to accomplished professionals and successful business owners. He is committed to cultivating long-lasting relationships through exceptional service, customized advice, and a disciplined investment approach. Jordon's areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University. In addition to his professional work, Jordon participates in community volunteering activities aligned with the Merrill tradition. His personal interests include basketball, camping, football, golfing, hiking, music, spending time with his family, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Soon is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The BWS Group since its inception in 2001. He began his career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1997 and focuses on developing and implementing customized wealth management plans for clients. Brian acts as a client relationship manager, overseeing the application of the Group’s tailored wealth management process and client service commitment. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California system and a master’s degree from the California State University system. Outside of his professional endeavors, Brian enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Sukhvinder Thiara is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Stockton, California Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 and specializes in developing financial strategies and recommendations for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to support their short- and long-term financial goals. Sukhvinder’s approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, involving thorough review of clients’ financial situations and preferences, tailored asset allocation recommendations, and ongoing discussions covering investments, retirement planning, philanthropy, and estate planning in collaboration with clients’ advisors. Sukhvinder holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is registered with FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Davis in 1996 and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from California State University, Hayward in 2003. In addition to English, he is fluent in Spanish and Punjabi. Outside of his professional work, Sukhvinder is involved in coaching youth sports in Lodi, California. He lives in Lodi with his wife, Arvinder, and their two children.

Alfonso Estrella is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he utilizes a disciplined process to deliver a consistent yet customized wealth management experience. Alfonso assists clients in establishing their financial objectives, developing appropriate strategies, and making recommendations that leverage the breadth and depth of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He conducts regular reviews to help clients assess their progress and adjust strategies in response to changes in their personal or business circumstances. Alfonso holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma from Hueneme. He follows a philosophy that emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities, focusing not only on markets and returns but also on what matters most to each individual. Alfonso maintains an active connection to his community through volunteer work. His personal interests include cooking, photography, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Francesco Quacinella is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1983 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Quacinella holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Healing Hearts Society, a charitable organization that provides grants to families experiencing the death of a child. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Randall Weaver is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1991. He works with entrepreneurs, executives, retirees, affluent individuals, and their families to align their financial goals with asset, liability, and risk management strategies. In 2001, he helped form The BWS Group, which focuses on simplifying clients' financial lives and delivering integrated wealth management strategies in coordination with clients' legal and tax professionals. Randall holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He contributes to the development of examination questions for the CFP Certification Examination and serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor in Merrill Lynch's Investment Advisory Program. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from California State University, Fresno. A second-generation Californian, Randall enjoys traveling and exploring the outdoors with his family. His personal interests include camping, fishing, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Philip Benson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since January 1987 and has held leadership roles including managing the Stockton, CA office for 24 years and serving as Senior Resident Director of the 101 California Street office in San Francisco. Since June 2018, he has focused on client service and leadership of The BWS Group in Stockton, dedicating his efforts to wealth management strategies that address clients' concerns about financial security. Mr. Benson’s expertise encompasses the implementation of coordinated strategies for the accumulation, preservation, use, and transfer of wealth. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis. Beyond his financial career, Mr. Benson umpired major college baseball games across the United States until his retirement in 2013, including being selected as one of eight umpires to work the 2012 Division I College World Series. He resides in Walnut Grove, California with his wife, Stacy Ann Enos, and has one son, Patrick, who is also a Merrill Financial Advisor.