Erin Goodrich is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works primarily with business owners and their families. She helps clients understand the integration of their business and personal finances, especially in complex or interconnected financial decisions. Erin's expertise includes investments, banking and lending, cash flow planning, tax-aware strategies, and evaluating business investment decisions. She collaborates closely with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to align financial strategies with clients' goals.
She holds a Master of Science in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Erin is experienced in assisting business clients through all stages of business ownership, focusing on planning for business succession and estate strategies.
Outside of her professional work, Erin is involved with community organizations such as the Cal State Fullerton Children's Center, Epilepsy Connection, Friends of Joshua Tree, and Girl Scouts of Orange County. Her personal interests include camping, cooking, hiking, painting, photography, reading, rock climbing, spending time with family, and writing.