Gerald Chavez is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with experience in financial services since 2005. He works closely with individuals, families, business owners, and executives to navigate complex financial decisions through comprehensive wealth management and sophisticated planning strategies. His approach combines goals-based wealth management with a commitment to service, focusing on financial roadmaps that sustain wealth, achieve goals, and create lasting legacies. Gerald and his team employ a disciplined process involving discovery, financial modeling, monitoring, and regular reviews to support clients' evolving needs.
Gerald holds a Bachelor's Degree from Duke University and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2008, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) certification in 2019 through the Yale School of Management and the Investments & Wealth Institute®, and the Accredited Estate Planner® (AEP®) designation in 2026. He is a past president of the New Mexico Estate Planning Council and has served on the Board of Trustees for Manzano Day School. Gerald remains involved in professional organizations including the Duke Alumni Association and the New Mexico Estate Planning Council.
Outside of his professional work, Gerald enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. His personal interests include basketball, football, golfing, and soccer, and he often engages in these activities with his family and supports Duke Athletics.