Christopher J Hokokian
Advisor at Merrill — Fresno, CA 5260 N Palm Ave
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
11 years
Location
Fresno, CA 93704
Merrill
Institution
Christopher Hokokian is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director of the THD Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designations and serves as the team's Senior Portfolio Advisor. Christopher focuses on simplifying the wealth management and investment process to help relieve clients of daily financial burdens, believing that time is the most valuable asset and striving to provide clients with an opportunity for financial freedom.
Christopher's expertise includes guiding private business owners through company and real estate sales, preparing clients for life transitions, and addressing issues such as inheritance, divorce, and wealth transfer. Known as the "advisor to the family," he undertakes detailed analyses to develop strategies aligned with family goals, covering investment assessments, cash flow planning, tax minimization, and intergenerational wealth transfer. He also incorporates behavioral coaching to assist families in sustaining their wealth across generations. His work has been recognized through inclusion in Forbes' "Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best in State" list from 2022 to 2025.
Christopher earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from San Diego State University, where he was a Division 1 football player, lettered all four years, earned the Scholar-Athlete Award four times, made the Dean's List, and was part of a Mountain West Conference Championship team. Raised in Central Valley Fresno, California, he divides his time between West Los Angeles and San Diego. Outside of his professional career, Christopher is involved in philanthropic initiatives and has leadership roles in organizations such as the Armenian Artist Project and San Diego State Football. His memberships include the Financial Planning Association, Armenian Professionals of Orange County, and others. He enjoys football, golfing, music, running, spending time with family, and traveling.
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Fresno, CA 5260 N Palm Ave
5260 N Palm Ave
Fresno CA 93704
Advisors at this office
20
California · Texas
11 years of industry experience
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2015 - Present • 11 years
La Jolla, CA
Merrill
2015 - Present • 11 years
La Jolla, CA
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