Christopher Chapin is a Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He provides wealth management services and strategies to a national clientele of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. His expertise spans multiple wealth management disciplines, including investment management, trust and estate planning services, executive services, customized credit and lending, and philanthropic planning.
Chris has been working in financial services since 1995. He started his career as an Auditor at Price Waterhouse, where he attained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. In 1997, he joined Goldman Sachs as a Vice President of Investment Management, a role he held for over a decade. He later served as a Director in the Private Banking division at Credit Suisse for six years before joining Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2014. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Rhode Island and an MBA with a specialization in Accounting from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Christopher Chapin is involved with several organizations, including The Reserve at Moonlight Basin and Virginia Country Club. He participates in community activities through the LA Galaxy South Bay Youth Club and the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. He lives in Manhattan Beach with his wife, Larissa, and their sons, Zachary and Andrew.