Christopher Castro

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

San Francisco, CA 94104

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

11 years

About

Christopher Castro is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 after accumulating five years of experience in the financial services industry. In his role, Christopher focuses on developing tailored strategies for a select group of high-net-worth individuals, their families, and their businesses. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America to help clients pursue their short- and long-term financial goals.

Christopher's expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. His approach is collaborative and consultative, working closely with clients' other trusted advisors. He takes the time to understand each client's financial situation, preferences, and goals, and offers strategies designed to pursue income and growth objectives.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program through the University of California System. Christopher has earned professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He participates in community service through organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and Church of the Roses.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement withdrawal strategies Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Executive

Location

555 California St

San Francisco, CA 94104

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2015 - Present (11 years)

Merrill

2015 - Present (11 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Gary L

Series 63, Series 65

San Francisco, CA

Leonard Jr., Gary A.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Lydia I

Series 65

Oakland, CA

FM Capital Group

Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner

Dave B

CFP®, CFA®

Orinda, CA

Private Financial Management LLC

Dave's experience in investment management and financial planning uniquely position him to serve as his client's independent trusted advisor - a personal chief financial officer that can discreetly navigate the tides affecting your financial life. ​ Professional highlights include portfolio management on Union Bank municipal investment team which earned recognition as the best in the industry by Barron's in 2008 and 2009; lead investment management responsibility at a $300M financial planning firm; and working with amazing entrepreneurs, executives, and families. ​ David's education includes a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, a Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation, and a U.C. Berkeley bachelor's degree where he conducted a study on evidenced based investment management with Haas Professor of Investments David Distad. ​ David launched PFM to continue building upon his vision of complete personal financial management: discreet and unwavering focus on how expert financial management can help a client achieve her goals. From setting and achieving goals, to preparing you for all of life's contingencies and investing for your future - David helps his client's understand what they should be doing, and then helps them get it done.

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Technology Professional Intergenerational Families
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Shailesh P

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Patel Capital Management

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing

Maureen R

CFP®

San Francisco, CA

BridgeLane Financial

It is a myth that you need to be ultra-wealthy in order to live a life with impact. You can start living well and making an impact in your communities right HERE and right NOW. At Bridgelane Financial, our goals are to assist you in developing a financial plan to live out a life that reflects your values. Maureen Recker is CFP®, a philanthropist, a mother of two and a community educator. She graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University and an MBA from Duke University. Maureen started her career in corporate finance and institution banking. After taking some time off to raise two children, she re-entered into a career in financial planning to work with clients in a more intimate and personal level. Clients’ satisfaction gives her gratification and encourages her to further her professional development and personal growth.

Charitable giving tax strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Work/Life Balance Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Carmetta J

CFP®

San Francisco, CA

Joyner Financial Planning LLC

As a Certified Financial Planner®, my goal is to help you take charge of your finances without the lecture—just practical advice. My approach provides the tools and know-how to handle your money like a pro—no spreadsheets required (unless you’re into that sort of thing). You’ll walk away making confident financial decisions without second-guessing yourself. You’ll get a custom financial plan made just for you by a CFP® professional—but we don’t just hand it over and wish you luck. We’ll help you actually put it into action, so it doesn’t just gather digital dust.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement withdrawal strategies African Americans/Black Young Professionals Sandwich Generation Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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