Robert Kochakian is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he co-leads Degraeve, Kochakian & Associates, a full-service wealth advisory practice with offices in Andover, Beverly, and Boston, Massachusetts. He works with individuals, families, and businesses to develop personalized wealth management plans and investment strategies focused on achieving clients' meaningful financial goals. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Rob joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2016 after ten years with U.S. Trust Family Office and earlier experience with Fidelity Investments. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Lowell and holds an MBA from Babson College. Rob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute®. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Rob enjoys spending time with his family and is an active member of the community. He speaks English and Armenian.