Gerald Chavez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 15 years of advisory experience since beginning his career in 2005. His approach focuses on goals-based investment and a commitment to delivering sophisticated financial advice and planning. Gerald works closely with individuals and families to sustain wealth, meet financial goals, create and preserve independence, and shape their legacy. He employs tools such as Merrill software to analyze investments and create retirement projections, helping clients prioritize objectives including estate planning, tax minimization, wealth transfer, retirement income, and socially responsible investing.
Gerald graduated from Duke University and holds multiple professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification earned in 2008, and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® certification from the Investments & Wealth Institute® in 2019, taught in conjunction with the Yale School of Management. He has also earned the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Gerald has served in leadership roles including as President of the Board of Directors for the New Mexico Estate Planning Council and as a member of the Board of Trustees for Manzano Day School.
In his personal life, Gerald is married with two children and enjoys playing golf with his daughter, and soccer, basketball, and lacrosse with his son. He follows Duke Athletics during his leisure time.