Luis Testas

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

San Antonio, TX 78215

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

28 years

About

Luis Testas is an International Wealth Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006, bringing a wealth of experience from his earlier tenure at JPMorgan and its predecessors starting in 1997. Luis focuses on providing customized wealth management services, including portfolio management, retirement and education planning, securities-based lending, wealth transfer and legacy planning, charitable giving, and banking services through Bank of America, N.A. He works closely with high net worth individuals, families, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals through attentive and tailored service.

Luis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Trinity University. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) certification administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation earned in 2022. He is also a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and affiliated with the College for Financial Planning.

Outside of his professional work, Luis enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, listening to music, and playing acoustic guitar. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Demographic focus

Young Families

Location

1803 Broadway St

San Antonio, TX 78215

Most active in

Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2017 - Present (9 years)

Merrill

2006 - Present (20 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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John N

Series 63

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The Legacy Collaborative, Inc.

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner

Tess D

CFP®

San Antonio, TX

Complete View Financial LLC

Hello, I'm Tess Downing. I am the founder and lead financial advisor of Complete View Financial LLC, a fee-only financial planning firm serving individuals and families who are either retired or nearing retirement. We are retirement-focused and specialize in planning and collaborating with retirees to make the most of their financial journey. We want to partner with you in your journey by helping you set financial goals and empowering you with the financial knowledge you need for success through transparent and honest guidance. Our mission is to provide clients with peace of mind regarding their financial picture so they are able to focus on the things that matter most to them. Since our inception, we have spent numerous hours collaborating with those preparing for retirement and current retirees to better understand the true concerns, aspirations, and desires that lie ahead for late adulthood. I have been named to the Investment News list of “40 Under 40” which features the best professionals among the financial advice industry’s up-and-comers. I have also been repeatedly recognized in Northern Virginia Magazine’s list of Top Financial Advisors. I earned my Master of Business Administration degree from Texas Tech University. I also graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning from TTU. Before founding Complete View Financial, I worked in the fee-only financial planning and investment management industry with highly reputable firms on the East Coast. On a personal note, when I am not working with clients, I am with my family, my husband and two daughters. We have our hands full and typically have busy weekends with swim parties, ballet, family visits, and movie nights. We love to travel and are now hoping to pass on that passion to our children. When I do manage to escape for a night, I enjoy trying the best new restaurants which then necessitates being a body pump fanatic at my local gym.

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