Christopher Ishii is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Beverly Hills, California. Since joining Merrill in 2021, he has provided tailored financial strategies and advice primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives. Christopher's expertise includes portfolio design, alternative investment analysis, business and succession planning, trust and estate planning, charitable giving, long-term wealth strategy, family wealth dynamics, and corporate retirement strategies such as 401(k), SEP, and SIMPLE plans. Before Merrill, he served as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and has been active in wealth management since 2016.
Christopher earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Miami. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach emphasizes deep client relationships and a rigorous, planning-based methodology to help clients move efficiently through their financial journeys. Christopher works closely with business owners, professionals, and executives to manage their complex financial lives, focusing on liquidity management, legacy planning, executive compensation, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans.
Outside of his professional role, Christopher is originally from Palos Verdes and currently resides in Los Angeles. He volunteers with local organizations including the Los Angeles Food Bank and Bright Prospect, which supports first-generation college students. In his personal time, he enjoys traveling, dining at new restaurants, supporting the Lakers, and engaging in activities such as baseball, basketball, boating, music, reading, running, surfing, and spending time with family.