Chula Vista, CA Office
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Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model‑based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal Chief Investment Office (CIO) teams and third‑party style managers and implements trading, account administration and custody support for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations and charitable organizations.
Portfolio implementation varies by Strategy: some are model‑based where MAA implements CIO or style manager models, while others authorize third‑party Discretionary Managers to execute trades directly; the CIO also uses strategic and tactical asset allocation and offers “tax aware” versions of related strategies for higher tax‑sensitivity investors. Cash allocations are typically swept through the Bank’s Cash Sweep Program or invested in money market alternatives, and clients can request reasonable investment restrictions (which MAA may accept or decline and may have limited effect where Funds are used).
Several features in the brochure distinguish Merrill from many peers: as part of the Bank of America group it has affiliates that operate in swaps and derivatives markets and it has disclosed planned arrangements to receive “Support Fees” and to offer optional Data Analytics to third‑party firms beginning January 1, 2027 (the brochure notes Merrill will not receive Support Fees for accounts enrolled in the SPS Program). The firm also discloses multiple SEC administrative orders and related enforcement matters (including a 2025 order with a $25 million civil penalty related to cash sweep disclosures), and the Program materials do not present the SPS service as a source of standalone financial planning.
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Chula Vista CA
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Saundra G
Series 63, Series 65
Chula Vista, CA
Merrill
Saundra Gardner is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2007. She brings over 25 years of experience in creating comprehensive wealth management strategies. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Saundra worked at Smith Barney, Beverly Hills as a Senior Investment Management Consultant. Her career has spanned major markets including New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles, where she has served as a Branch Manager, Licensed Securities Principle, and Registered Investment Advisor. Saundra holds a Bachelor's Degree from New Mexico State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant. She also carries designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Saundra specializes in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals, including retirement planning, legacy planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. In addition to her professional work, Saundra participates in community involvement through the Community Church. Her personal interests include biking, gardening, hiking, reading, spending time with her family, and traveling.
Jesus R
Series 66
Chula Vista, CA
Merrill
Jesus Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for two years before joining Merrill in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Reyes operates a YouTube channel and an associated children’s book project focused on educational content for young readers, and he also engages in online sales of Mexican goods through independent websites. 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 variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.
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