The Gonzales Group

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
700 Main St
Napa, CA 94559
707.254.4606
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Accessible, knowledgeable and experienced, we are committed to understanding your values and the goals you want to accomplish.  Our goal is to be your primary source for financial advice and guidance.  We’re passionate about what we do and we bring that passion to everything we do for you.
The Gonzales Group
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Welcome

Managing your wealth begins with a deep understanding of your full financial picture. Based on what matters most to you, I can help create a strategy as flexible as today's changing market conditions, and I can provide access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. I will work to help you pursue your goals through personalized wealth management strategies.

Recognition
Eric Gonzales
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2022-2023
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2024
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
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Meet Our Team
Eric F Gonzales
Senior Vice President, Senior Resident Director
707.254.4606
Stephen Marius Schug, CPFA™,CRPS™
Financial Advisor
707.254.4646
Renee McLeod
Senior Financial Advisor
707.254.4682
Pina Carino, CFP®,CRPC™
First Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
707.254.4679
Fernando J Carrillo, CPFA™
Senior Financial Advisor
707.575.6308
John Negrete, CIMA®,CPFA™
Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
707.254.4603
Kirk W Mulligan, CKP®,CPFA™,CRPS™
Senior Financial Advisor
707.254.4630
Wyatt Knippen, CPFA™
Financial Advisor
707.254.4654
Patrisia Ruiz Contreras-Vigil
Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
707.254.4688
Suzanne Diaz Perez
Wealth Management Client Associate
707.254.4621
Francis Abella, CPWA®
Vice President, Senior Wealth Planner
707.254.4655
Elizabeth Francis
Wealth Management Client Associate
707.254.4680
Pauline Casenas
Officer, Wealth Management Client Associate
707.254.4683
Oscar Robles
Assistant Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
707.254.4675
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Danielle N Jenne
Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #855791
David Rubalcava
Wealth Strategies Advisor
Michael Dehl
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
About Merrill

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

About Merrill
Fresh perspectives

Bringing fresh perspectives to your financial life

The financial decisions you make today can help determine the future you build for yourself and your family. Carving a clear path forward starts with connecting your life and finances. A Merrill advisor provides access to the investing insights of Merrill and banking capabilities of Bank of America to help you make informed decisions as you pursue your goals.

Personalized planning

Helping you create a personalized plan

At Merrill, we go beyond the traditional role of an advisor.

  • Your goals, concerns and attitude about investing are the foundation of your plan.
  • We actively listen and provide personalized advice — ensuring we understand what matters most to you and your family.
  • We're committed to creating a personalized plan that evolves with you to help you live well today while preparing for the future.
Team and resources

Giving you access to our teams and solutions

Your advisor is one part of an experienced team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Acting as your single point of contact, your advisor provides personalized strategies and connects you with:

  • Bank of America specialists, such as mortgage or trust professionals
  • Timely insights from BofA Global Research1 to help you stay informed and navigate ever-changing markets
  • A full suite of Merrill investing and Bank of America banking solutions

1BofA Global Research is research produced by BofA Securities, Inc. ("BofAS") and/or one or more of its affiliates. BofAS is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC, and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BofA Corp.").

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