Joseph Azpeitia
Advisor at Merrill
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Firm
Merrill
Location
Pasadena, CA 91101
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
11 years
About
Joseph Azpeitia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Pasadena. He serves first-generation wealth creators, including business owners and high-income families, primarily across Los Angeles County and Southern California. Joseph focuses on helping clients develop a clear, disciplined strategy for managing and preserving their wealth through a planning-first approach.
His areas of expertise include portfolio strategy, retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, cash-flow planning for high-income households, legacy and estate considerations, and coordinating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys. Joseph works closely with clients to bring order to their financial lives and provide structured guidance that supports long-term financial independence and confident decision-making.
Joseph holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a high school diploma from Upland High School and attended Mt. San Antonio College. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his wife Alyssa and their two children.
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
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d
Expertise
Wealth management
Retirement income strategy
Retirement withdrawal strategies
Business exit / sale strategy
General estate planning guidance
Occupation focus
Founder/Business Owner
Demographic focus
HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
Established Professionals
Parents
Location
800 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101
Most active in
Joseph A has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California · Texas
Work history
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith INC.
2015 - Present (11 years)
Bank of America,N.A.
2015 - Present (11 years)
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
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Real estate agent
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Other specialized services
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Fund sponsor
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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