Andrey Niantchev is a Wealth Management Advisor currently serving as a Merrill Resident Director. He brings 20 years of experience in financial services, having started his career at Citibank in 2005. Over his career, Andrey has held roles at Wells Fargo Private Bank, Abbot Downing (formerly Wells Fargo Family Wealth), First Republic Bank, Prudential Financial, and BBVA Global Wealth. He has worked closely with high net worth individuals, corporate executives, and institutional clients, managing assets and liabilities ranging from $1 million to $1 billion. His approach emphasizes a full balance sheet perspective, integrating both personal and business financial needs to develop tailored wealth management strategies.
Andrey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and an MBA from San Francisco State University. He has earned multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Fluent in English and Russian, he utilizes his education and extensive industry experience to provide comprehensive financial guidance and portfolio management services.
Based in Danville, California, Andrey enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Anastasiia, and their two children, Katerina and Viktor, particularly at their cabin near Yosemite National Park. He is actively involved in his community and serves as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California. His personal interests include chess, hiking, and swimming.