Derick Grembi serves as a Private Wealth Advisor at MKG & Associates within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, focusing on investment analysis and implementation, wealth strategy, and portfolio management. Derick's primary role involves developing custom portfolio strategies tailored to the unique and evolving needs of families. He provides strategic vision, investment oversight, and relationship leadership, guiding the firm's investment philosophy and portfolio strategy.
Before joining Merrill in 2014, Derick was a Director and Portfolio Manager at BlackRock's Private Investors Group, where he customized investment strategies for high net worth clients and institutions. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Derick earned a Bachelor's degree from Oakland University and is a member of professional organizations including the CFA Institute.
Derick is recognized for his contributions to wealth management, having been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for five consecutive years. He is active in his community, serving on the boards of Men of the Sacred Heart and Legatus. Derick resides in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with his wife Diane and their seven children, often spending time coaching their sports teams.