William Wheatley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on building wealth for clients through a portfolio management strategy with an emphasis on securities of companies that are steadily growing their earnings. His portfolios are broadly diversified among both companies and industry groups.
Wheatley specializes in retirement income planning for retirees and pre-retirees, wealth building strategies for goal-oriented families and individuals, and company retirement plans such as 401(k), profit sharing, and defined benefit plans. His techniques include goals-based planning, tax-minimization strategies, portfolio risk management, and disciplined portfolio asset allocation and security selection. He emphasizes communication, goal tracking, portfolio management, and advice in his client service model, supported by a dedicated service team committed to delivering a personalized experience.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University and a Master's Degree from California State University. Wheatley has earned professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is bilingual in Spanish and English. In his personal time, he enjoys playing tennis, singing in the church choir, and spending time with his family in Corona del Mar.