Georgiana Andersen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Laura Lashinsky is a financial advisor at Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and previously was employed by the Lafayette School District from 2016 to 2019. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Alfisi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals. Anthony collaborates closely with clients to develop flexible financial plans that address changing market conditions and provide access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions. His expertise includes college and education planning, retirement income and personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and strategies for endowments, foundations, non-profits, defined benefit plans, sports and entertainment clients, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. Anthony holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. Anthony is committed to community involvement and participates in volunteer activities aligned with Merrill’s tradition of service in local communities.

Distefano Palma is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Supreme, and The North Face. 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.

Dennis Sechrest is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds multiple designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Merrill Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™). He is also qualified as a Senior Portfolio Manager capable of managing discretionary investment strategies. Dennis graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1976 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He attended the Stanford Executive Program at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University in 1998, where he was elected President of his class. His professional experience spans portfolio management, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. He is active in community and professional organizations, including serving on the board of the All Wars Memorial Foundation and participating as a member of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Posse, Alameda County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs, the United States Secret Service San Francisco Cyber Fraud Task Force steering committee, and the University of California Rugby Advisory Board. Dennis resides in Alamo, California.

Andrew Jison is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, CA. He focuses on personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' evolving financial needs and goals. His professional expertise includes corporate benefits, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and working with clients in the sports and entertainment industries. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College of California and has obtained the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Diablo View Rotary Club and is actively involved in community service. Fluent in English and Spanish, he applies his team's investment philosophy centered on effective risk management, capital growth, preservation, and multiplication to support high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. Outside of his professional role, Andrew enjoys basketball, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He values the importance of family and generational wealth, influenced by his connections to the Filipino community and his educational experiences that underscore hard work and service.

Raymond Lederer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches an Introduction to Business Survey course at Las Positas Community College. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Martin Warner is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies, helping clients pursue goals such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning and income, portfolio management, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Martin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College of California and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He supports clients by developing financial strategies tailored to their long-term objectives. Additionally, Martin maintains a commitment to community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Ryan Minkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Golden 1 Credit Union, and the University of California, Davis. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Greening is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on connecting clients with tailored financial plans that align with their personal ambitions and priorities. His work encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. John utilizes a holistic approach to financial planning, leveraging resources from Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America. He aims to help clients manage their finances efficiently with acceptable levels of risk, placing clients at the center of the planning process to provide personalized service. He holds an active Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). John earned a Bachelor's Degree from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, fishing, and hiking.

Kate Holloway is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 2007 with the Institutional Advisory Division in San Francisco before joining the Fish Group in 2008. Kate focuses on multi-generational households and specializes in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as women and wealth. Kate earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Davis, with a major in English and a minor in Sociology. She holds professional designations as a Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach centers on putting clients at the center of the wealth management process by delivering education, planning, and investment strategies tailored to their personal goals. Outside of her professional role, Kate volunteers with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, where she fosters and provides hospice care for senior dogs. She enjoys hiking around San Francisco, knitting and crocheting, and baking for family, friends, and community events.

Naomi Evans Jalloh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Deyoe Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, she is a general partner and managing member of Black Sheep Acquisitions, a real estate-related business in Oakland, California. 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.

Cassandra Bautista is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She is involved in a small entrepreneurial venture operating an online store on Etsy that sells stickers designed by her son, overseeing its basic operations. 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, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Miguel Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies for families, individuals, and businesses. He focuses on areas including executive compensation, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Miguel works closely with clients to understand their unique financial goals and circumstances, providing tailored guidance to help them navigate complex financial decisions. Miguel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Malone University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in both Spanish and English, he is committed to building meaningful client relationships by uncovering what matters most to each individual and family he serves. Outside of his professional role, Miguel is active in his community through involvement with organizations such as Feed My Starving Children and Junior Achievement. He enjoys adventure sports, soccer, and spending time with his family, reflecting a balanced approach to his personal and professional life.

Melissa Waggonner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Paul Kommer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over thirty years of experience in financial advising, he assists clients in navigating various wealth management decisions by providing education, advice, and guidance aimed at achieving their financial goals. He emphasizes understanding and prioritizing each client's specific financial and personal objectives through personalized discussions. His areas of expertise include managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Paul holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System. Outside of his professional role, Paul is involved in coaching high school basketball and participates in fitness sports such as rowing, running, and triathlon. He also enjoys music, reading current events and novels, and supports his four adult daughters in their pursuits.

Maria Ricciardi Leonard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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.

Daniel Tang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Khaw is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 23 years of experience in wealth planning. He assists clients with wealth accumulation and distribution, focusing on tax efficiency to enhance return on investments. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University, where he majored in Biology and minored in Finance. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) charterholder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) professional. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael has been married for 28 years to his wife Jennifer, who holds a PhD in Clinical Social Work and is an adjunct professor. They have two daughters, Lauryn, who began attending Duke Law in Fall 2022, and Jessica, who is a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Michael and his wife are adjusting to life as empty nesters and enjoy traveling. He also has personal interests in biking, billiards, chess, hiking, racquetball, woodworking, yoga, and recently started playing pickleball and bocce.

Mick Rognlien is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, California, where he has served since 2011. He works closely with individuals and families who are growing their wealth and managing demanding careers, providing collaboration and accountability to help them achieve their financial goals. Mick's approach involves full transparency and purposeful conversations tailored to each client's unique situation. Mick began his career in financial services in 1998. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University and a Master's degree from Saint Mary's College of California. In addition to his professional work, Mick is involved in youth coaching as part of his community activities.