Heather Gottlich

Advisor at Merrill

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Firm

Merrill

Location

Encino, CA 91436

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

37 years

About

Heather Gottlich is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her career in 1989, she has worked with high net worth individuals and institutional clients, including investment bankers, private business owners, and C-suite executives. Heather’s experience spans sophisticated hedging strategies, asset management, portfolio design, corporate finance, and liability management. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2016, she spent 25 years at Bear Stearns followed by a period at UBS Financial Services.

Heather provides personalized financial advice with an emphasis on minimizing downside risk and aligning financial strategies with clients’ evolving personal and business circumstances. She serves clients navigating significant life events such as divorce or widowhood and has particular expertise working with business owners and professionals in the entertainment industry, helping integrate complex benefit plans into comprehensive financial strategies. Heather holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and Personal Investment Advisor designations. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and is fluent in English and Spanish.

In addition to her professional work, Heather is active in her community, supporting organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, California Wildlife Center, City of Hope, and WIFE.org. She has led divorce workshops providing resources and support to those undergoing separation and believes in maintaining honest, detailed communication with her clients. Heather enjoys biking, hiking, gardening, music, reading, scuba diving, and spending time with her family.

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 General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Entertainment Industry

Demographic focus

Divorced Women Women Professionals Women's Finance

Location

16830 Ventura Blvd

Encino, CA 91436

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2016 - Present (10 years)

Merrill

2016 - Present (10 years)

UBS Financial Services

2010 - 2016 (6 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Aaron K

CFP®

Calabasas, CA

Greenup Wealth

Aaron Kirsch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and founding partner of GreenUp Wealth Management. He works primarily with individuals and couples who are approaching or living in retirement, helping them design financial plans that support both long-term security and a fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Aaron began his career in financial services in 2001 at a major Wall Street firm and has since worked with clients across a wide range of life stages, both at large institutions and through his own independent wealth management firm. This experience informs his comprehensive approach to financial planning, which integrates retirement income planning, investment management, tax-aware strategies, risk management, and estate planning considerations. He is the co-author of The Rewarding Retirement Workbook, a resource designed to help people think beyond the mechanics of retirement and focus on how they want to live during this stage of life. Aaron’s work emphasizes aligning financial decisions with personal values, priorities, and legacy goals. Aaron holds himself to fiduciary standards and takes a client-centered approach to planning, helping individuals and families navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence as they transition into and through retirement.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Retired Executive Founder/Business Owner Consultant Self-Employed Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Life coaching / goal alignment
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Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Divorced Women Women Professionals
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