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Alvin Gills is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Pasadena. He has served in the financial services industry since 1994 and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998. Alvin holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance from Christopher Newport University and Old Dominion University in Virginia. Alvin works with individuals, families, and business owners across all stages of the business cycle, from startup to maturity. He focuses on providing thoughtful and holistic financial guidance tailored to each client's unique needs, risk tolerance, and goals. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Alvin emphasizes building long-term relationships by listening carefully and educating clients to help them make informed decisions appropriate for their current economic environment and personal circumstances. Outside of his advisory role, Alvin is a committed family man and the father of two adult children. He has also been involved in his community as the retired head varsity softball coach at Arcadia High School. In his personal time, Alvin enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and spending time with his dogs.

Anthony Tevis is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Anthony worked as a Financial Advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated from 2012 to 2013 and at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2012. Anthony focuses on understanding the unique needs and concerns of each client to develop tailored strategies. His approach addresses goals related to protecting savings, generating income, managing risk, tax-efficient investments, and wealth transfer. He aims to help clients replace worry with a comprehensive financial plan. No information on education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

John Kimmons is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor, focusing on wealth and investment planning for clients in pre-retirement and retirement stages. He leads and oversees his team's operations within Merrill. John has experience assisting executives with managing concentrated stock positions and navigating significant transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or the sale of a business. He provides access to Bank of America Private Bank's trust and estate planning services, credit, lending, and overall banking convenience. Additionally, he collaborates with clients' outside attorneys, accountants, and other professional advisors to coordinate financial and legacy plans. His expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from East Tennessee State University and a High School Diploma from Lynchburg Christian Academy. John has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, John enjoys baseball, hiking, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Chris Millburn is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. He has held this role since 2019, overseeing branch operations and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment to support both associates and clients. Chris has been with Fidelity Investments since 1993, progressing through various positions including Vice President of Portfolio Advisory Services, Senior Director of Service, and Director roles within Portfolio Advisory Services and Active Trader Services. His extensive experience spans portfolio advisory, active trader services, brokerage management, and client service. Outside of his professional life, Chris enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Lindsey Higgins is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, initially serving as a Financial Consultant until 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lindsey worked as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James in 2012 and held roles at Edward Jones from 1995 to 2011, progressing from Branch Assistant to Financial Consultant. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Lindsey specializes in wealth planning and helping clients achieve their financial goals. She leverages Fidelity's technology and investment platform to create and execute personalized financial plans for her clients and their families.