Michael Dunn is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has been serving clients since 1991. He leads the Walnut Creek office in California and manages a team dedicated to assisting high net worth families with wealth management. Michael collaborates closely with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to provide a coordinated approach to wealth management, including wealth transfer, tax minimization, and estate planning services.
He holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael is a member of the Investment & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute). His expertise extends to areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael volunteers at the Daraja Academy Education Fund. He enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.