Andrew Kopjak is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He primarily advises corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and venture capital/private equity investors. Andrew collaborates with affluent individuals and families to identify and evaluate their financial goals and creates detailed analyses to help advance their objectives.
Andrew has expertise in areas including investment management, liquidity event planning, cash-flow analysis, tax-sensitive wealth transfer strategies, and advising on concentrated stock positions and Qualified Small Business Stock. He is adept in advising Section 16 officers and venture capital partners on 1202 Small Business Stock Gain Exclusions and 10B5-1 Selling Plans. Andrew works closely with clients and their tax and legal advisors.
Andrew has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree from California State University and a Master's degree from Texas A&M University. Andrew is involved in the Forum for Corporate Directors and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He lives in Laguna Niguel, California, with his wife and two daughters.