Sean H Balkhi
Advisor at Merrill — Laguna Niguel, CA Cabot Rd
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Experience Industry experience
26 years
Location
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Merrill
Institution
Sean Balkhi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He serves a diverse clientele including active and retired business owners, physicians, and attorneys across California and more than 15 other states. Sean specializes in creating customized financial strategies that align with clients' personal and professional goals, with a focus on retirement income, tax minimization, legacy planning, and portfolio management.
Before his career in finance, Sean worked as a mechanical engineer with the Department of Defense, applying analytical skills to examine market dynamics, corporate balance sheets, and specific investments. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sean earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the California State University System.
Residing in Coto de Caza with his wife and three children, Sean enjoys mountain biking, playing golf, and fishing. He prioritizes clear communication with clients, aiming to help them achieve meaningful financial goals with minimal stress while fostering strong relationships across generations of families.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Laguna Niguel, CA Cabot Rd
28202 Cabot Rd
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
Advisors at this office
15
California · Texas
26 years of industry experience
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Laguna Niguel, CA
Merrill
2009 - Present • 17 years
Laguna Niguel, CA
Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc.
2002 - 2009 • 7 years
CA
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