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Nicholas Amstutz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and legacy planning. He is part of a multi-generational advisory team, focusing on helping clients pursue personal financial goals through individualized planning and portfolio management services. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Syracuse University and completed his high school education at Highland High School in Bakersfield, California. He began his career in Washington D.C., working in the United States House of Representatives for four years before joining Merrill Lynch in Bakersfield in 2007. He completed the PMD training program and earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation in 2015, alongside the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Outside of his professional role, Nicholas is involved with the organization Goodwill and spends his free time enjoying activities such as golfing, skiing, and spending time with his wife Jill and their two children.

Blake Goehring is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual clients and their families. He emphasizes understanding a client’s full financial picture and personal priorities to create flexible strategies that adapt to evolving market conditions. Blake leverages the investment expertise of Merrill alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to address clients' diverse financial needs. With a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management, portfolio management, and small business strategies, Blake applies his professional designations—including CFP, CPFA, CRPC, CkP, PIA, and RBC—to guide clients through complex financial decisions. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and is committed to providing personalized service aimed at helping clients pursue their long-term goals. Blake is actively involved in community organizations, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Rotary International, reflecting his dedication to the Merrill tradition of community engagement. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, cooking, music, running, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.