Joseph Azpeitia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Pasadena, California. He focuses on working with successful first-generation wealth creators, business owners, and high-income families. Joseph partners closely with clients to develop clear, disciplined financial strategies aimed at managing and preserving their wealth. He helps clients simplify their financial decisions through structured, planning-focused guidance.
His areas of expertise include portfolio strategy, retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, cash-flow planning for high-income households, and coordination with clients' CPAs and attorneys regarding estate and legacy considerations. Joseph's approach emphasizes navigating transitions and the shift from wealth-building to long-term stewardship, with a focus on providing proactive and structured relationships aligned with clients' long-term goals.
Joseph holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a high school diploma from Upland High School and attended Mt San Antonio College without obtaining a degree. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his wife Alyssa and their two children, Delilah and Joseph.