Robert Chanpong is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2000. He specializes in serving a select group of affluent individuals and families, including corporate executives, business owners, and clients in sports and entertainment. Robert's practice focuses on planning and portfolio management, with particular emphasis on personal retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, and assisting clients transitioning into retirement. He works closely with clients and their other trusted advisors to address tax, trust, philanthropic, estate, and corporate financial matters.
Robert holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, with a double emphasis on Finance and Real Estate and a minor in economics.
Residing in Pasadena with his wife Lara and their three sons, Robert actively engages in sports and outdoor activities. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, traveling, and woodworking.