Daniel Valenzuela

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Pasadena, CA 91101

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

14 years

About

Daniel Valenzuela is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2010. He advises high net worth clients and business owners on wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer, developing individually customized wealth management strategies that consider clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Daniel leads a team that supports portfolio development, retirement and estate planning, tax minimization, liability management, and asset preservation, providing a comprehensive approach to client financial needs.

Daniel holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He takes time to understand each client’s unique objectives to recommend strategies that utilize the resources and capabilities available through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and approved third-party managers.

Born and raised in Southern California, Daniel currently resides in Monrovia, CA. Outside of his professional role, his personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, camping, cooking, golfing, horseback riding, soccer, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Client services

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 estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Work history

Bank Of America, N.A.

2015 - Present (11 years)

Merrill lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

2011 - Present (15 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Larry K

CFP®

Los Angeles, CA

Digital Wealth, LLC

Hi, I’m Larry Koeppel, founder of Digital Wealth. We work with busy tech professionals who are serious about saving and want to work toward achieving their biggest financial goals. We collaborate with our clients, and help to hold them accountable as they maximize their fullest financial potential, and live their ideal life! The name Digital Wealth has a dual meaning: First, the firm works mainly with the Digital LA community. Second, the firm utilizes leading-edge digital tools to provide a frictionless, high-level of financial planning and investment management. Digital Wealth is virtual in nature which enables us to assist in the State of California and in other jurisdictions where exempted. Although we are focused on Silicon Beach we are able to work with clients in other tech communities such as Silicon Valley, Seattle, Portland, Boulder, Denver, Salt Lake City, Austin, New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., Research Triangle, etc. Our goal is to help you start building your wealth, and improve your money habits now so that you can start building an exceptional financial future. To learn more please visit the Digital Wealth website at https://digitalwealth.la and then schedule an introductory meeting at https://calendly.com/digitalwealth. I look forward to meeting you!

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) General tax planning Technology Professional Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Gabbi C

CFP®

Los Angeles, CA

Sustain Financial Inc.

Hello, I’m Gabbi and I help teachers in WA and CA make smart decisions with their money. As a former teacher, I first got into personal finance because I knew I didn’t have a lot of extra money to mess around with. I wanted to put my dollars to work just as hard as I was. While I love teaching and miss my students, I knew I had to help other teachers and people like me figure this out, so I switched careers into finance. As a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) and Trauma of Money Certified Practitioner, I believe in taking a holistic approach to your money. We always start the financial planning process by talking about your values so that we can build your financial plan around them to reach your financial goals. We’ll work together to find a good balance between living well now and saving for the future-you. I completed my teaching credential, Master’s in Education, and Bachelor’s in International Relations from UC Davis. When I’m not reading personal finance books or working with clients, I spend my time rock climbing, hula dancing, and learning Spanish.

Educators, Teachers, and Academics Public Service Employee Gen Z (Born 1996-2010) Minorities

Cristina L

CFP®

Glendale, CA

Mana Financial Life Design

Mana FLD offers professional financial advice that empowers you to protect and celebrate your hard earned money. We start with our clients' hopes and dreams: getting an intimate view of their values, attitudes, and feelings towards money and its connection to lifestyle. Next comes smart planning: as we work one-on-one with each client to learn your finances inside and out, resulting in deep knowledge sharing, and ongoing support capable of shifting attitudes and building wealth. The outcome is freedom through partnership: our clients are supported to grow, develop and stand strong through life’s transitions, as we build new strategies for self-awareness and personal identity. Throughout the journey, we help turn clients' dreams and goals into reality.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Executive Sandwich Generation Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Eddy J

CFP®

Los Angeles, CA

Upbeat Wealth

Out of college, I spent a handful of years teaching high school - in New Orleans for 3 years and Spain for 1. When I left the classroom, it was important to maintain the educator's mindset in my next chapter which landed me in the financial advising space. 8 years and 2 firms later, I found my home at Upbeat Wealth where I've been fortunate enough to partner with Mike Turi. We share a strong commitment to a client-centered and in-depth planning process. And we simply love the work we get to do! While the milestones may not be unique, how you approach them will be. You’re advancing through your career, facing a liquidity event, trying to make sense of where all the dollars are going, growing your family, and upsizing your home (along with trying to find the most enjoyment in your day-to-day). A trusted partner can ensure you’re balancing today’s realities with your dreams of tomorrow. Our process integrates money and life so we have better financial conversations. Real conversations. Because life isn’t all about dollars and cents. By uncovering your values and providing education, we can help you create a decision-making framework that ensures your resources are spent purposefully through life’s most beautiful and humbling transitions.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Doctor or Medical Professional Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995) Parents Young Families
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Collin S

Series 63, Series 66

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC

Collin Saydah is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on connecting clients to the people, plans, and processes that align with their individual ambitions and financial goals. Collin works with clients to address objectives such as funding education, preparing for retirement and potential health care expenses, and developing personalized long-term financial strategies. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Washington. Collin’s approach emphasizes understanding clients’ personal perspectives and priorities to create clear and transparent financial plans aimed at helping them manage their wealth effectively.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Medicare planning Wealth management

Dave F

CFP®

Los Angeles, CA

XYPN Invest

David Frank is the financial planner for therapists and founder of Turning Point Planning. He helps therapists organize, optimize and protect all their financial resources, including their practice. He provides the confidence your finances are on track, so you can focus your time and energy on what matters most. But don't let his love of the tax code and spreadsheets scare you off! You're just as likely to find him with his nose buried in one of Pema Chödrön's books as reading up on the latest financial planning techniques.

Business Financial Management Business ownership considerations Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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