Pleasanton, CA Hopyard Rd Office

Amber Tamara Nguyen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Stimpfig Wealth Management Group in 2014 and has over a decade of experience serving clients. Amber helps develop, implement, and track customized wealth management strategies designed to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals while managing investment risk. She works with clients on retirement planning, funding education expenses, and creating legacies for future generations. Amber holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her bachelor's degree from the California State University System.

David Gilchrist is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a select group of high-net-worth families, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals, providing comprehensive wealth-planning strategies that address complexity, preserve capital, and support long-term financial objectives. His approach is client-centric and emphasizes understanding clients' financial situations alongside their professional and personal lives to inform sound financial decisions. David specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to joining Merrill, he gained experience in accounting at an estate-planning law firm and as a tax auditor for the City of Los Angeles Office of Finance, applying this background to help clients with tax-aware strategies within their wealth plans. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Loyola Marymount University and a certificate in Accounting from UCLA. Additionally, he has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with Yale University. Outside of his professional role, David enjoys golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Justin Green is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, beginning his career in 2002. He is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals by providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual circumstances. Justin works closely with clients to simplify complex financial matters through time-tested investment and planning principles, offering access to a full spectrum of investment choices alongside the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. His expertise covers areas such as retirement planning, tax minimization, estate planning services, lifetime income management, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. Justin emphasizes building enduring relationships by gaining a deep understanding of his clients' lives and priorities, ensuring that each financial strategy aligns with their long-term goals. Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Banking from San Francisco State University. He carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Spanish, he resides in San Ramon, California, with his wife Susy and two children, Jovany and Vanessa. Outside of his professional interests, Justin enjoys baseball, hiking, swimming, traveling, and exploring different cultures.

Yash Talreja is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists clients in managing their financial goals and aspirations, focusing on both asset and liability management to help preserve and grow wealth. His expertise encompasses financial and retirement planning, executive compensation, RSUs, college planning, small business strategies, corporate cash management, and tax-aware investments. Additionally, Yash supports clients interested in impact investing, helping them use their investments to promote social and environmental progress and equality while seeking competitive returns. He also guides qualified clients in selecting suitable alternative investments, including private real estate, private equity, and private credit through Merrill's platform. Prior to joining Merrill, Yash was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and has experience in the technology sector with roles at Amazon, Oracle, and PeopleSoft. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a master's degree in computer engineering from the University of California, Davis. He has completed non-accredited certificate programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Chicago. Yash holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Yash is involved with professional and community organizations including Sukarma, Asian Leadership Network, IIT Bay Area Alumni Association, and the Thyroid Cancer Survivor Association. He lives in Fremont with his wife and two daughters.

Michelle Massey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She specializes in a coordinated wealth management approach that aims to simplify wealth accumulation, provide protection, and plan for future generations. Her client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and philanthropic planning. Michelle holds multiple professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Phoenix. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Michelle is involved in her community through the North Pleasanton Rotary. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, gardening, and volunteering for children and veterans.

Raoul Guillarte is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he tailors wealth management strategies to a select number of clients based on their individual goals. He leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to support clients' financial needs. Raoul's expertise encompasses education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation in 2021 through the Investments and Wealth Institute® and Yale School of Management, which focuses on addressing the complex needs of high net worth clients. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, and a Juris Doctorate from the San Francisco School of Law. In his personal time, Raoul enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and follows sports closely, particularly teams from his hometown of Chicago, including the Bears, Bulls, and Cubs.

Gareth Crossley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., and the Wealth Management Advisor (WMA) title, which demonstrates his expertise in advanced wealth management strategies. Gareth is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps for seven years, leaving as a Captain. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He lives in Danville, CA, with his wife Tiffiny and son Tristan. Gareth and his family enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring different parts of the world.

Katalina Stimpfig is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2023, she worked in education at several institutions including Las Positas College and Venture High School. 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.

Mina Luke is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with individuals, families, and professionals, particularly in the technology sector, to help them develop personalized financial strategies. Mina emphasizes a holistic approach to wealth management that goes beyond investment advice, aiming to understand her clients' unique circumstances, goals, and values. Her expertise includes guiding clients through retirement planning, business management, stock-based compensation, and wealth transfer strategies. By establishing one-on-one relationships, she collaborates with clients to craft financial plans focused not only on wealth accumulation and preservation but also on aligning with what matters most to them. Mina holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ain Shams University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and French. Outside of her professional role, she has interests in chess, gymnastics, music, reading, running, soccer, table tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Shahmir Moussavi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on connecting clients to tailored strategies and processes that align with their unique financial ambitions. His work involves helping clients plan for significant milestones, including funding education, preparing for retirement and potential healthcare expenses, and developing personalized plans to support long-term family goals. Shahmir holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from Hillsdale High School and attended the California State University System without completing a degree. His approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth management, aiming to make the investment process straightforward and aligned with each client's personal perspectives and priorities.

Malina Satyajit Kumar is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill since 2022, with prior positions at Lincoln Financial Group and Ameriprise Financial. 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, and various institutions.

Stanley Cheung is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1990 and has accumulated extensive experience working with clients on various aspects of wealth management. Stanley initially began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1991 and, after a period at Bank of America from 1994 to 1997, he returned to Merrill Lynch in 1998. Stanley holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He attended City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University, and earned his high school diploma from Abraham Lincoln High School. Stanley works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that address areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Outside of his professional role, Stanley is involved in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill Lynch’s tradition of community engagement. His personal interests include basketball, photography, tennis, and volleyball. He lives with his wife, their two sons, and two dogs.

William Blick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. His role focuses on guiding clients towards their families' financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University. William has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Retirement Management Advisor (RMA). These credentials support his comprehensive approach to wealth management, integrating advanced strategies in retirement, philanthropy, and business exit planning. William is involved in several community activities, including serving with the Lazerex Cancer Foundation and coaching youth sports such as lacrosse and at St. Isidore School. He has held leadership roles as the former Board Chair of The Athenian School and as a former Trustee of the ValleyCare Hospital Foundation. He resides in Danville, California with his wife Marilyn and their two daughters.

Edwin Galindo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2002. Outside of advising, Galindo serves as a consultant for University and Student Services and is the owner and operator of a martial arts gym in Hayward, 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. 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.

Tracy Parker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience, all with Merrill since 1996. She is involved with Ashworth Family LLC, a family-run business managing cellular site properties. 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.