Kristie Brown

Eric Chu is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a senior partner of Nan/Chu & Associates. In this role, he collaborates with a team of financial professionals to provide banking solutions and investment advisory services. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and legacy planning. Eric holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California system and completed further education through The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His expertise includes overseeing the management and distribution of family wealth, establishing estate and trust accounts, accessing fiduciary agency advisory services, and developing tax-sensitive wealth management and trust tax preparation strategies. Outside of his professional duties, Eric participates in community organizations including Merced Sunrise Rotary and the University Friend's Circle. His personal interests include chess, golfing, and skiing. Fluent in English and Chinese, he engages with clients and community members across diverse backgrounds.

Jairo Servin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping individuals, business owners, and families develop strategies to achieve their financial goals. He focuses on areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Raised in Salinas, California, Jairo moved to the Bay Area in 2008 and is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. His background as a student athlete has instilled dedication and discipline, qualities he applies in his financial planning career. Since beginning his work in the financial sector in 2019 at Northwestern, Jairo has developed a commitment to connecting with clients and serving as a resource to help them obtain their financial objectives. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, is Series 7 and 66 FINRA registered, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jairo is bilingual in English and Spanish. In addition to his professional work, Jairo volunteers as a wrestling coach at local high schools. He lives in Belmont with his dog Belfi and enjoys activities such as working out, running, football, hiking, attending concerts, dining out, and walking on the beach.

Gorgees Benyamein is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill, where he works closely with clients to develop personalized investment strategies aligned with their financial goals. He provides investing advice and facilitates access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Gorgees earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State University Stanislaus. Gorgees emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and their families to help craft strategies aimed at pursuing their financial objectives.