Debra Patriquin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the financial services industry in 1994 and has been with Merrill Lynch for 28 years. Her areas of focus include Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Investment Consulting for Defined Contribution Plans, Legacy Planning, Personal Retirement Planning, Philanthropic Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Socially Responsible and ESG Investing, and Women and Wealth.
Debra holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She received her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Journalism from the University of California Riverside and has completed additional academic training in finance and management through the University of California system.
Outside of her professional work, Debra is a member of the Anaheim Hills Rotary Club and serves as the Youth Service Chair. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her two teenagers, and participates in activities such as traveling and golfing.