Shani Crookshanks

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Visalia, CA 93291

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

7 years

About

Shani Crookshanks serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill, where she helps clients develop comprehensive, goals-based financial plans tailored to their individual needs, risk tolerances, and time horizons. Drawing on her experience, she ensures that strategies remain aligned with clients' evolving circumstances and objectives, allowing them confidence and freedom to enjoy the lives they have worked for.

Before joining Merrill, Shani spent 23 years in the produce industry, gaining experience in goal setting, strategy development, information sourcing, execution, and regular review. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thunderbird School of Global Management. She also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Shani is actively involved in her community through roles such as Officer and Volunteer at the Tulare County Historical Society. She is a member of the Tulare County Historical Society and the Tulare Kings County Estate Planning Council. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, genealogy, golfing, knitting and crocheting, scrapbooking, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Family Business College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Demographic focus

Women Professionals

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Merrill Lynch, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

2018 - Present (8 years)

UNEMPLOYED

2018 - 2018 (1 year)

Double D Sales Company, Inc.

2016 - 2018 (2 years)

Pro Citrus Network, Inc.

2013 - 2016 (3 years)

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