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Minjeong K
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Minjeong Kang is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, dedicated to serving as a trusted financial resource for her clients. She guides clients through various wealth planning aspects, including asset management, liability management, estate planning strategies, and individualized investment strategies with a focus on tax efficiency. Her areas of expertise encompass college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. She collaborates closely with clients to create personalized plans aimed at achieving long-term financial goals while taking into account personal perspectives and priorities. Minjeong holds a Master's degree and a Doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English and Korean. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in dancing, drawing/sketching, music, photography, and traveling.
Chris M
Series 63, Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Chris Millis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999. 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.
Michael K
Series 63, Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Michael Kinslow is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing comprehensive financial advice and wealth planning services to families, tailoring strategies to fit their unique ambitions and priorities. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Michael holds an Associate's Degree from Diablo Valley College and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works closely with clients to create personalized plans that address goals such as funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare costs, and managing long-term family objectives. Outside of his professional role, Michael enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending quality time with his family, including his wife Michelle and their two daughters, Kylie and Addison.
James D
Series 63, Series 65
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
James Dyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1993, as well as at 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.
Vita S
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Vita Sechrest is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Walnut Creek office and a member of The Sechrest Group. She began her career with Merrill Lynch in 2017 as a Private Wealth Associate in the Chicago office, supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. Vita and The Sechrest Group provide services focused on comprehensive wealth planning and retirement plans, assisting plan sponsors, committees, and participants with plan design, oversight, investment management, and participant education. Vita holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™). She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and a Master of Science degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame. Vita serves on the Board of Directors of The Hofmann Foundation. Her professional expertise encompasses family office-style services such as wealth management, investment advisory, retirement planning, philanthropic consulting, and personal banking. Vita also has a client focus on areas including college education planning, endowments and foundations, defined benefit and contribution plans, new wealth management, retirement income, and services tailored for women and sports and entertainment professionals. Outside of work, Vita's personal interests include football, golfing, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.
Eren K
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Eren Karadeli is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their financial goals. His services include retirement planning, portfolio management, college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Eren holds a Bachelor's Degree from Sakarya University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Golden Gate University. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Turkish, he leverages his background in engineering and finance to provide analytical and practical solutions to his clients. Outside of his professional role, Eren participates in community activities including involvement with GGU Alumni and Global SF. He enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing interests such as antiquing, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, reading, soccer, tennis, and volunteering in his community.
Michael D
Series 63, Series 65
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Michael Dunn is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has been serving clients since 1991. He leads the Walnut Creek office in California and manages a team dedicated to assisting high net worth families with wealth management. Michael collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to provide a coordinated approach to wealth management, including wealth transfer, tax minimization, and estate planning services. He holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael is a member of the Investment & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute). His expertise extends to areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael volunteers at the Daraja Academy Education Fund. He enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Maurice S
Series 63, Series 65
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Maurice Storch is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of investment professionals, leveraging the global banking resources of Bank of America alongside Merrill Lynch’s investment capabilities to deliver comprehensive wealth management services to plan sponsors and corporate executives. With 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maurice joined Merrill Lynch in September 2017. His expertise includes corporate benefit programs, such as Stock Plans, and he assists clients in integrating these benefits into long-term financial strategies centered on risk management. Maurice holds the designations of Equity Plan Consultant (EPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from Rio Mesa High School and attended the California State University System without receiving a degree.
Delaney D
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Delaney Dunn is a Financial Advisor with the Dunn Scott Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with successful individuals, executives, and business owners to simplify complex financial decisions and align financial strategies with their long-term goals. Her focus includes retirement planning, wealth transfer strategies, business transitions, and managing significant financial decisions. Delaney emphasizes bringing clarity to complexity and helping clients navigate opportunities and challenges throughout different stages of life. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama System and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Since beginning her career with Merrill Lynch as an intern at 18, she has embraced continuous learning to provide client-centric financial advice. Delaney and the Dunn Scott Group leverage over 30 years of experience in assisting high net worth families with wealth management, working closely with clients' other advisors to deliver a coordinated approach that includes wealth transfer, tax minimization, and estate planning. Beyond her advisory role, Delaney serves as Vice President of the Women's Exchange at Merrill in San Francisco East Bay. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, cooking, reading, spending time with her family, and traveling.
Peter E
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Peter Economos is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in building companies and managing relationships, with a background as a technology executive and entrepreneur. Before joining Merrill, Peter founded and led Passbox, an early group buying software platform, and Enkarma Technology, a software distribution partner for Sun Microsystems. He also participated in a Nasdaq IPO with Intraware and began his career at Netscape Communications. Peter holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1996 with a B.A. degree and played varsity baseball during his studies. Peter focuses on developing and optimizing client relationships through the Economos Group, applying his extensive business experience to provide insight and sound judgment. Residing in Alamo with his wife and three children, Peter is involved in his community as a baseball coach and church volunteer. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, coaching baseball, and spending time with his family.
Stephen V
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Stephen Valentine is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Stephen partners with individuals, families, and business owners to create tailored strategies designed to help them pursue their financial goals while navigating important life milestones. His approach emphasizes education, personalized advice, and client service. With six years of experience in the financial services industry, Stephen provides guidance to clients through various financial situations and life transitions. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, he worked as a Banker with Chase Bank and as a Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley. These roles helped establish his foundation in banking, investing, and client service, which inform his holistic approach to financial planning. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, traveling, hiking, and spending time with his wife and family.
Paul G
Series 63, Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Paul Granucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the 2004 G Revocable Trust. 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.
Rachel H
Series 63, Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Rachel Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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, and institutional investors.
Kara B
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Kara Belasco is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011 and Bank of America since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for a youth soccer team with Mustang Soccer, a nonprofit organization. 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 various institutional investors.
Kelly S
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Kelly Strand is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kelly employs a goals-based planning approach to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to her clients' long-term aspirations. Prior to her current role, Kelly gained experience in commercial banking, which informs her work with clients on retirement solutions, tax minimization strategies, and navigating diverse economic landscapes. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kelly earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California San Diego. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Kelly is involved in community coaching as a Special Olympics Coach. Her personal interests include gardening, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga. Kelly communicates in both English and American Sign Language (ASL).
Adam M
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Adam Messinger is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003 and has worked at 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.
William F
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
William Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Merrill and three years previously at Bank of America. Before entering financial services, he worked in automotive sales at San Leandro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for three years. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.
Zenaida T
Series 63, Series 65
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Zenaida Tsung is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique ambitions and priorities. She works with individuals to plan for various financial goals, including funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential healthcare costs. Zenaida's approach involves understanding each client’s personal perspectives to create transparent and straightforward investment plans. Her expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System. Outside of her advisory work, Zenaida is involved with professional organizations including the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) and the Merrill Women's Exchange.
Robert H
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Robert Hanlein is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include five years with OpEx Advisors Business before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2020. Outside of his advisory duties, he holds a power of attorney role unrelated to investment activities. 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 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.
Diane P
Series 66
Walnut Creek, CA
Merrill
Diane Poepping is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Ameriprise Financial Services. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.
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