San Jose, CA W San Fernando St Office

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Firm-wide stats for Merrill

Total advisors

25,610

Across 3,246 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

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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Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

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Location

50 W San Fernando St

San Jose CA 95113

Advisors at this office

22

Advisors at this office

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Jitendra M

Series 65, Series 63

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Jitendra Mehta is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jitendra has completed a Non Accredited Certificate Program from UC Santa Cruz in Personal Financial Planning.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Colleen H

Series 63, Series 65

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Colleen Harris is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Sophia S

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Sophia Sinsigalli is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Standard Strength and Bank of America N.A. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Andrew S

Series 63, Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Andrew Sinsigalli is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he acts as a financial quarterback for his clients, providing advice on spending, saving, preserving wealth, managing debt, banking, philanthropy, and investing. He leads the Sinsigalli Group, which offers continuous availability to clients beyond the normal workweek and operates with a focus on goals-based wealth management. Their approach involves ongoing assessment of clients' evolving financial realities, including career changes, family dynamics, and special needs. Andrew is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP) professional and holds several other designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He and his team bring over 65 years of combined experience in financial services and collaborate with Bank of America banking specialists, Merrill Lynch's network of specialists, and clients' accounting and legal professionals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System and a High School Diploma from Haverhill High School. Andrew is involved with the American Red Cross. His personal interests include adventure sports, camping, cooking, gymnastics, reading, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Business exit / sale strategy
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Zelin Y

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Zelin Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. Yang has experience at Merrill since 2021 and previously worked at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China from 2011 to 2017. Between these roles, Yang focused on homemaking for four years. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Yang C

Series 66, Series 63

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Yang Chen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients identify their financial priorities and develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. Yang holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Master's Degree from Boston University and a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization General estate planning guidance
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Brendan N

Series 63, Series 65

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Brendan Narksompop is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes positions at Stanford University 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, and various institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

C W

Series 63, Series 65

San Jose, CA

Merrill

C Warthen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Jose, CA. In this role, C Warthen advises clients on managing their wealth to help them grow, retain, and transfer assets to the next generation. The services provided include retirement and education planning, banking, investments, lending, and wealth transfer strategies, utilizing the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America N.A. C Warthen began their career in financial services in 1993 and serves clients who are successful in their fields, assisting them with a comprehensive approach that addresses individual financial goals. Their areas of client focus include education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Educationally, C Warthen holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University. They have earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). C Warthen's personal philosophy centers on working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term financial goals.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Multi-generational wealth transfer
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Michael C

Series 63

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Michael Craig is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1983 and also at Bank of America since 2009. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Vivek T

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Vivek Thoppay is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Thoppay Team, serving a select group of executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and multi-generational families. Since starting his career at Merrill Lynch in 2002, Vivek has built a team emphasizing intellectual rigor, thoughtful customization, and committed service to address the complex financial needs of his clients. Vivek advises clients on a variety of areas including management of concentrated stock, liquidity events, estate planning, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropy. His approach includes coordinating with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other professional advisors to ensure a comprehensive financial strategy. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Vivek earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Virginia, University of Houston System, and Santa Clara University. He resides in Saratoga, California, with his wife and two sons.

Wealth management Concentrated stock management Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals Parents
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Luis F

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Luis Figueroa Ojeda is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, Ojeda is involved with Carenet Services, Inc., a company that supports families with members who have mental and physical disabilities, where he assists in caregiving duties. Merrill 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Timothy M

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Timothy Mosley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that focus on clients' long-term financial objectives. His approach centers on goals-based wealth management, aiming to develop disciplined portfolio asset allocations tailored to individual client goals rather than benchmark performance. With over 20 years of experience prior to joining Merrill in 2008, Timothy has a background in marketing, business development, and management consulting in Silicon Valley's high-tech sector. His expertise includes retirement income planning, portfolio and investment management, wealth building strategies, trust and estate planning services through Bank of America Private Bank, and asset-based lending strategies. He holds multiple professional designations such as Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Timothy earned master's degrees from Santa Clara University and San Jose State University, as well as a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University. A Bay Area native, he lives in San Jose with his wife and three children. He is involved with the Greater Opportunities community organization and has personal interests in basketball, football, golfing, World War II history, reading, and traveling with his family.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Income planning Retirement withdrawal strategies Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner

Yongqing Z

Series 63, Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Yongqing Zhang is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Yongqing works with a selected group of individuals, executives, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping clients pursue their long-term goals. He focuses on areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Yongqing holds a Bachelor's Degree from Tsinghua University and a Master's Degree from Johns Hopkins University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Yongqing is proficient in English and Chinese. He participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Yongqing enjoys basketball, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management Income planning General retirement planning Divorce financial planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Executive Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals
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Chohee C

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Chohee Chong is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management

Dahn L

Series 66

San Jose, CA

Merrill

Dahn Lincoln is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the downtown San Jose office in Silicon Valley, Northern California. He began his career in financial services in 2016 in Los Angeles' Century City district. Dahn supports individuals and families by developing personalized financial plans through a Goals-Based Wealth Management process that centers on clients' values and priorities. He leverages Merrill Lynch's investment insights and Bank of America’s banking services to offer comprehensive wealth management solutions. Dahn holds a bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He possesses several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and English, reflecting his years spent studying abroad in China and Japan. Dahn is a member of professional organizations such as SILVAR and the UCLA Alumni Association. Outside of work, his personal interests include basketball, football, music, running, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Family Business Business exit / sale strategy Executive
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