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At Sunflower Financial Planning, we specialize in helping families in the midlife stage navigate complex financial responsibilities with clarity and confidence. Our clients are often balancing competing priorities—saving for their own future, supporting aging parents, and funding college education for their children. We guide them in building long-term wealth while creating financial security today. We also work closely with pre-retirees who are preparing to transition into retirement. Through personalized, comprehensive planning, we help align their resources with their goals, offering strategies for income distribution, tax efficiency, and long-term care planning. Whether you're facing the challenges of the “sandwich generation” or approaching retirement, we’re here to provide thoughtful, fee-only advice designed to support your life—not just your portfolio.

Miguel Pacheco Jr is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2018, he has focused on helping clients organize their financial affairs through a holistic wealth management approach. Miguel assists clients in creating and growing wealth, managing it tax-efficiently, and developing strategies to achieve and maintain their desired lifestyle and family goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and individual and corporate investment strategy, among others. Miguel has been in the financial services industry since 2009. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Corporate Finance from Nyack College. He is also affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) and is actively involved with community organizations such as Christ Church USA, Newark Community Church, YFC – Capital District New York, and the YMCA of Rockland County. Outside of his professional work, Miguel enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, chess, football, golfing, horseback riding, reading, softball, and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on delivering investment insights from Merrill while leveraging a global network of specialists to explore financial possibilities for his clients.

Robert Kochakian is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, co-leading Degraeve, Kochakian & Associates, a full-service wealth advisory practice with offices in Andover, Beverly, and Boston, Massachusetts. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 after ten years with U.S. Trust Family Office and prior experience at Fidelity Investments. Robert works with individuals, families, and business owners, including successful professionals and corporate executives, to build, preserve, and administer their wealth through personalized and actionable wealth management and investment strategies. Robert’s expertise encompasses corporate executive services, retirement and education planning, executive and equity compensation, liquidity management, tax minimization, and individualized investment strategies. He utilizes a goals-based wealth management process to help clients identify life goals, simplify financial complexities, and make impactful financial decisions. Robert collaborates with specialists to address various aspects of his clients' financial lives, including long-term care, insurance needs, and access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Lowell and an MBA from Babson College. Robert is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, and a Personal Investment Advisor. He is fluent in English and Armenian. Outside of work, Robert enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities such as golfing, ice hockey, music, swimming, and traveling.

Brian Becker is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Brian has over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor, specializing in Retirement Income Planning, College Funding Analysis, Asset and Investment Allocation Analysis, Risk Management and Insurance Analysis, Cash and Liquidity Management, and Credit Management. He graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a business degree and has completed advanced finance and management courses at the Wharton School of Business and Purdue University. Brian resides in New Hampshire with his wife Jennifer and their two sons. Outside of work, his personal interests include boating, fishing—particularly fly fishing—reading, and spending time with his family.

Clark Giles is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and portfolio management. He works with individuals seeking professional investment management and financial planning tailored to various stages of life. Clark holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Computer Science from Providence College. He maintains Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Clark enjoys fishing, football, hiking, and skiing.

Jay Lynch is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity since 2004, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investments Representative, and Financial Consultant. With 22 years of experience, Jay specializes in helping clients protect, grow, and transfer their wealth, focusing on personalized financial planning. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jay has developed expertise in wealth management and financial planning. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, working closely with individuals and families to achieve their financial goals. His professional journey reflects a commitment to leveraging Fidelity's resources to serve his clients effectively.