Stenvall and Associates

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
1020 Marsh St
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
(805) 596.2231
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Stenvall and Associates believes that good relationships are built through teamwork and involvement, delivered through our advisors, wealth management client associates and access to the global investment capabilities of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. We want to be your primary source for financial advice and guidance. And we want you to value the dedication and diligence offered to you at each step of the financial planning process.
Welcome

Our entire team shares a common goal: to help you pursue your personal planning strategy, such as funding your children’s educations, helping to ensure that your income can last in retirement, and planning to meet your potential health care costs while managing the transfer of wealth to the younger generation. Every step in the process takes into account your personal perspective and priorities. The aim is to help bring simplicity and transparency to the many complexities of finance, making the often intimidating task of planning for the future an exciting journey of helping you reach your goals.

Recognition
Michael Stenvall
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2023-2024
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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About Us
Philosophy

It is important that you take positive steps toward your financial future, and that means getting more than just investment advice. We take the time to get to know you and your family, your financial situation and what matters most to you. Using one-on-one collarboration as a foundation, We can work with you to build your own personalized financial strategy.

Meet Our Team
Michael Stenvall
Senior Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
805.596.2231
Melissa Jane
Officer, Registered Wealth Management Client Associate
805.596.2223
Darin Mast,

AWMA™, CFP®, CRPC™

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
805.963.6305
Stephen Hepp,

CIMA®

Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
805.963.6362
Donna Weidl,

ChFC®, CDFA®, CFP®, CPFA®, CPWA®, CRPC™

Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
805.963.6308
Timothy Jou,

CFA, CPFA®

Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor
805.963.6356
Emily  Mathis
Emily Mathis
Wealth Management Client Associate
Kelly J Wehr
Kelly J Wehr
Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate
805.963.6302
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.

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Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™, AWMA™, and the AWMA™ logo certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
CDFA® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® are trademarks of The Institute for Divorce Financial AnalystsTM.
ChFC® and Chartered Financial Consultant® are the property of The American College, which reserves the sole rights to its use, and is used by permission.
Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks of the CFA Institute.