John Peterson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1995 following his service in the United States Air Force. He specializes in retirement planning and investment portfolio strategies, providing tailored financial guidance to high net worth individuals and business owners. John focuses on understanding each client's unique needs and priorities to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals.
John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master's Degree from Chapman University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, as well as a Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). This extensive range of credentials supports his expertise in retirement income, portfolio management, college education planning, and divorce transition planning.
Beyond his professional commitments, John is involved in his community through his work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). His personal interests include basketball, biking, fishing, golfing, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.