Tamara Ramirez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She serves clients by connecting them to tailored plans and processes designed to address their unique financial ambitions. Her work focuses on helping individuals and families plan for important goals such as funding education, preparing for retirement and potential health care costs, and creating long-term wealth strategies. Tamara holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her high school diploma from River Valley High School and pursued further studies at Austin Community College. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' personal perspectives and priorities to bring clarity and transparency to the complexities of investing.

Sherryll Silverio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Las Vegas, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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.

Jacob Ewell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2023. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Gartner, Inc. and has experience in various roles including at Frozen Dessert Supplies and Vivint Smart Homes. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Quinn Bozzano is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Bozzano worked briefly at Ameriprise and has also been employed in roles outside the financial sector. Outside of advising, Bozzano serves as a floor judge at Peoples Card Shop, a hobby shop specializing in trading cards. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mikaela Jolley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Pandora and Hobby Lobby. Outside of her financial advisory role, she operates The Mika Market, a handmade chandelier business that also involves social media marketing. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers these services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Nicholas Skrabo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes 15 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he occasionally sells life insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, offering a wide range of investment solutions and utilizing proprietary asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Brian Woods is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent six years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Woods also operates Brian Woods Financial Services, an investment-related business established in 1991. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

George Murakami is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Suite 1400 LLC, a business involved in managing Ameriprise operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide detailed, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Sean Dobranich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Las Vegas, NV, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked with firms including The Dobranich Group LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has been involved in business activities outside of advising, including a non-investment-related entity, The Dobranich Group LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Michael Rishmawy Maldanado is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management serving the greater Las Vegas area. He focuses on building enduring client relationships by delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' financial goals. Michael’s approach begins with an in-depth discovery process to identify and clearly articulate overall financial objectives, followed by developing and executing customized blueprints that address those objectives. His expertise includes retirement income strategies, tax minimization, inter-generational wealth transfer, and wealth preservation. Michael works with clients across areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, and portfolio management. Utilizing resources from Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, he provides comprehensive financial solutions encompassing investments, credit, lending, banking, and insurance. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Purdue University System and holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish. Outside of work, Michael volunteers in his community and enjoys cooking, hiking, music, reading, scuba diving, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Jacob Bierstedt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Jamie Houston, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Gary Davis, and Ameriprise. He is also involved with Dixon Financial Group, LLC and Pence Financial Group LLC, entities related to his LPL business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies supported by operational tools such as machine learning.

Brian Borst is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Henderson, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career has been largely with Wells Fargo and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in owning and operating a collectibles business and holds a minority ownership interest in a day spa and massage business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, using proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Manuel Cantella serves as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their personal priorities and develop tailored investment strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He also provides access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Manuel holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to support the creation of individualized financial plans.

Samuel Sturt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Las Vegas, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and Silver State Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is involved with INHERITGUARD, LLC, providing education and support on estate planning issues. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Saleh Elhendi is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise and involvement with several small businesses. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Wright is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Las Vegas, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Morgan Baum is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Las Vegas, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. Baum is also involved with Dixon Financial Group as a financial advisor and team member. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial products.

Kyle Price is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Capstone Capital Group, Inc., Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Price is also involved with Kore Wealth Management in Henderson, NV. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Paul Forrester is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has extensive experience in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Paul co-founded The Wilson Forrester Group in 2006, which focuses on guiding clients through various phases of wealth creation, growth, retirement, and legacy planning. The group utilizes the resources and banking services of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to deliver services such as risk management, retirement income strategies, trust and estate planning, and wealth transfer. Paul began his career in 1995 with The Sceptre Investment Counsel Limited in Toronto, Canada, before joining Morgan Stanley in the USA in 2005. He transitioned to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from York University, earned in 1988, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Paul enjoys golfing, ice hockey—playing twice weekly—and music, drawing on his background as a former professional musician who continues to play multiple instruments.

Lindsay Shuck is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining Merrill in 2024. 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.