John Spruill is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in financial advising, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. John leverages his background as a former U.S. Air Force Weather Officer and his training to simplify complex financial matters, helping clients achieve clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology from Florida State University and an MBA in Financial Planning from California Lutheran University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds several designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, John maintains Series 6, 7, 26, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations and holds Life Insurance and Annuity Licenses. His role as a Senior Portfolio Advisor allows him to build and manage customized investment strategies, often managing portfolios on a discretionary basis through Merrill’s Investment Advisory Program. John is actively involved in his community, contributing to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America—of which he is an Eagle Scout—and the Ventura County Rescue Mission. He resides in Oxnard, California, with his wife, Karyn. His personal interests include baseball, football, hiking, running, surfing, and swimming.

Maxine Morgan is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She leads a team of associates dedicated to understanding clients' needs and guiding them through the financial planning process. Prior to her current role, Maxine served as Assistant Branch Leader from 2021 to 2022, Senior Relationship Manager from 2014 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2011 to 2014, all within Fidelity Investments. Maxine holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, and traveling.

M Cecilia Cuevas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2004, she has accumulated nineteen years of experience in the financial services industry. Her expertise includes corporate benefit programs, such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. She assists corporate executives in integrating their corporate benefits into a comprehensive long-term financial strategy. Cuevas focuses on areas including divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and portfolio management services. Cuevas holds 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). She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and a master's degree from California Lutheran University. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she emphasizes one-on-one collaboration with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. In addition to her professional work, Cuevas participates in community volunteer activities. Her personal interests include music, reading, swimming, and traveling. She is committed to acting in the best interest of her clients and supporting their financial wealth management objectives.