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Eric Maldonado, CFP®, MBA, a Fee-Only Financial Planner, is located in San Luis Obispo, CA serving clients both locally and virtually across the US. Aquila Wealth Advisors provides financial planning to help business owners and families build, manage, and protect their assets throughout all seasons of life. Eric Maldonado is a NAPFA-Registered Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Professional. We have a specialty in serving business owners and near-retirees. We help you maximize your income and revenue while aligning finances with your values and goals. We work with you in coordination with your tax, legal, and insurance professionals to customize and implement a plan unique to you, your family, and your business.

Jesus Fernandez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. He focuses on various aspects of financial planning, including investing, retirement planning, and managing unexpected expenses. Jesus collaborates with Bank of America specialists to provide clients with comprehensive banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. With a passion for helping individuals and families manage their finances amid competing priorities such as homeownership, education funding, eldercare, and healthcare preparation, Jesus offers ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies to align with clients’ changing needs. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix. Fluent in English and Spanish, Jesus is involved in his community as an assistant coach for girls youth softball and enjoys activities including baseball, football, music, softball, volleyball, woodworking, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Elena Stanley is a Financial Advisor with the Eidell Christian Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from DePaul University. Elena specializes in holistic wealth planning, 401(k) rollovers, inheritance and wealth transfers, alternative investments, women and wealth, retirement planning, and estate planning strategies. Her client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She emphasizes understanding client priorities to create personalized financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations. Outside of her professional work, Elena is involved with organizations such as ECHO and HER STORY, reflecting her commitment to community engagement. Her personal interests include gardening, golfing, music, painting, spending time with family, swimming, watching movies, and yoga.

Iran Zaranda Velazquez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 1991, he has provided wealth management services to a diverse clientele through The Filsouf Cox Wealth Management Group, which serves clients across 25 states. His client base includes successful business owners, oil and gas executives, retirees, affluent women who have experienced divorce or loss of a spouse, and members of the medical community. Mr. Velazquez is a qualified Portfolio Advisor who assists clients in pursuing their investment objectives by recommending strategies from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management or approved third-party investment managers. His services include aligning investment and retirement planning with wealth transfer, education funding, and liability management. He meets clients according to their schedules and often visits their homes, offices, or hospitals to provide tailored support. He earned a bachelor's degree from West Texas AM University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in Persian, Polish, and English, Mr. Velazquez is active in community organizations such as March of Dimes, Serra Club, Amarillo Downtown Lions Club, and St. Thomas The Apostle Church. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, football, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.