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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.

Ethan Ashbrook is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has held various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant I. Ethan's professional focus is on supporting clients through the financial planning process, helping them feel confident in their decisions and working toward achieving their unique goals. He holds a California Insurance License which complements his role in financial consulting. Outside of his professional life, Ethan enjoys fitness, socializing with friends, playing golf, outdoor adventures, and spending time with his pets.

Jacob Faulstich is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He leads a Wealth Management Team focused on collaborating with clients to identify their financial goals and develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Jacob served as a Retirement Plan Advisor at Empower Retirement from 2019 to 2022 and as a Financial Advisor Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2019. Jacob holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional. His professional experience encompasses wealth management, retirement planning, and financial advising. Outside of his professional work, Jacob has interests in art, cars, fishing, hiking, music, and traveling.

Brett Zimmer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients on the Central Coast since 1986. He specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Brett holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. Brett has lived on the Central Coast since 1980, where he and his wife, Karen, have raised their four children. In addition to his professional work, Brett serves on the board of his local church. He enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor activities including baseball, football, golfing, hiking, racquetball, swimming, and table tennis.