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Michael Takvorian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1981 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of the Takvorian Family Trust. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roxana Magnani is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2007. She is part of a multi-generational wealth management team based in the Greater Los Angeles area, focusing on helping clients and their families achieve their financial goals through tailored financial and wealth management strategies. Her expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Roxana holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California State University Northridge and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. A lifelong resident of the Northridge area, Roxana enjoys hiking, music, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Tome, travel and enjoy outdoor activities with their two sons.

Feriba Monis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals, including investment planning, retirement strategies, wealth accumulation, and risk management. Feriba provides ongoing guidance as clients' needs evolve, aiming to help them make informed financial decisions with confidence. Feriba's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She has earned professional designations such as Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Feriba holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. In addition to her professional work, Feriba is involved with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). She is multilingual, speaking both Farsi and English. Her personal interests include camping, dancing, gardening, hiking, painting, pickleball, reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Juan Ramirez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in April 2016 and provides financial strategies to businesses, families, and individuals. By serving as a comprehensive financial resource, he identifies clients' needs and objectives, using a goal-based approach to deliver tailored advice and guidance aimed at reaching their long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Juan holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Juan earned a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad Externado De Colombia and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University. He is fluent in Spanish and English. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, running, and soccer. He also participates in volunteer activities within the community.

Lucy Lu is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their personal financial goals and develop strategies to pursue those objectives. Her areas of expertise include general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Lucy holds professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Irvine. She communicates with clients in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese).

Quentin R. Stella, CFP® CRPC™, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is the founder and partner of The Stella Group, a dedicated wealth management team that has been active since he joined Merrill Lynch in 2017. Quentin began his career in the financial services industry in 2009, working alongside his father, Anthony R. Stella, a retired Financial Advisor. He holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™. Quentin focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to affluent families, professional athletes, corporate executives, and business owners. His expertise includes education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He and his team emphasize understanding client goals and provide access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking services to address clients' financial needs. He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has completed accredited certificate programs from Kaplan Schweser and the College for Financial Planning. Quentin resides in Chatsworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. His family is involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association, motivated in part by their daughter Juliet's experience with Type 1 Diabetes. In his personal time, Quentin enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Stephanie Seng is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously was employed at Jonathan M Davidorf M D Inc. from 2020 to 2021 and spent five years in Hokkaido Prefecture from 2015 to 2020. 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.

Natasha Bonelli is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Global Wealth Management Division. She is part of the Cogan Bonelli Wealth Management Group and serves individual and corporate clients, focusing on wealth management, investing, retirement planning, and employee benefit services. Natasha and her team manage over 300 corporate retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), SEP, profit sharing, defined benefit, individual 401(k), 529 college savings plans, and IRAs. She holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). Natasha graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University of Northridge. She also holds an internal title of Legacy Retirement Benefit Consultant within Merrill. Beyond her professional work, Natasha participates in the Professional Shadowing Program at CSUN to support aspiring students. She enjoys spending time with her husband Bill and their three children, engaging in activities such as hiking, tennis, pickleball, yoga, and watching movies.

Paul Felten is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch for over 10 years and brings experience in helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their priorities and the dynamic market environment. Paul focuses on areas including education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management, among others. Beginning his career in financial services in 2010, Paul is the third generation of Felten family financial advisors. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Santa Barbara and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Paul also actively participates in community volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Paul enjoys baseball, cooking, and spending time with his family. His approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Edward Cogan is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide wealth management services, including investing, retirement and benefits plans, cash management, and business financing. Mr. Cogan and his team service over 300 corporate retirement plans in California, focusing on a variety of plan types such as 401(k), 403b, SEP, profit sharing, defined benefit, individual 401(k), 529 corporate college saving plans, and IRAs. He holds an internal title of Legacy Retirement Benefit Consultant within Merrill Lynch. Mr. Cogan joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He is also affiliated with professional organizations such as the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Professional in Human Resources Association (PIHRA), and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Outside of his professional activities, Edward and his wife Michelle have two children and are active in their local community. His community involvement includes participation with Chaminade High School and Middle School, International Trade Education Programs, Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue, Sunrise Little League, and the Union Rescue Mission. His personal interests include basketball, kite surfing, adventure sports, biking, golfing, music, reading, singing, surfing, traveling, and volleyball.

Justin Sayegh is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with business owners and professionals to provide personalized financial strategies and long-term guidance aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. Justin's approach integrates disciplined financial planning with tailored wealth management strategies, supported by the resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Justin is committed to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions by offering proactive guidance and customized strategies. Justin holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California system and is currently pursuing a Master's in Wealth Management from Columbia University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and speaks English and Arabic. Outside of work, Justin enjoys basketball, chess, reading, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Brandon Katz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has focused on retirement planning and portfolio management, helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Brandon is specially qualified as a Portfolio Manager and manages discretionary Personalized or Defined Strategies, incorporating a range of investment options including individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation. Brandon is committed to disciplined planning processes and provides customized Wealth Outlooks to support his clients' wealth transfer, liability management, and legacy succession needs. A resident of Oak Park and native of the Conejo Valley, Brandon is actively involved in his community. He serves on the board of the Ventura County Medical Resource Foundation and volunteers with Support Our Troops, contributing to efforts that send care packages to deployed service members.

Sholeh Salari is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients identify their financial priorities and develop strategies to pursue their financial goals. Sholeh holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University.

Sean Summers is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting entertainment industry professionals. With a background in acting and education, he brings an insider's perspective to the unique financial challenges faced by those with project-based, gig-driven careers in film and television. Sean's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services, particularly within the sports and entertainment sectors. He adopts a relational approach, working closely with clients to develop flexible and realistic financial strategies that accommodate fluctuating incomes and support long-term financial stability. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Sean engages in various personal interests such as bowling, chess, football, golfing, pickleball, reading, singing, soccer, table tennis, and watching movies.