Guy Deemer

Myah Irick is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, where she founded the Irick Group in January 2020. She provides wealth planning strategies focused on successful executives, sports and entertainment professionals, individuals and families navigating sudden wealth, as well as nonprofits and foundations. Myah specializes in aligning clients’ wealth with their personal values to create comprehensive wealth and investment plans. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, creative financial strategies, and the use of her firm's resources to support clients’ long-term financial goals and philanthropic efforts. Prior to joining Merrill, Myah held senior roles including Executive Director at JPMorgan Private Bank, relationship manager at PNC Wealth Management, and advisory positions at Columbia University focused on philanthropy and estate planning. Her expertise covers areas such as corporate executive services, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and multigenerational wealth management. She holds a B.A. from Lewis & Clark College, an M.A. from Columbia University, and a joint international M.B.A. with honors from Brown University and Instituto de Empresa. Additionally, she earned a certificate in Financial Planning from Northwestern University and holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation. In addition to her professional work, Myah is active on several boards and committees promoting access and inclusion in education and leadership. She serves on the boards of the Carnegie Science Center and the Energy Innovation Center Institute, and partners strategically with organizations including InvestmentNews, The Advanced Leadership Institute, and the Miss USA Organization. Her experience as Miss Oregon 2003 continues to inspire her commitment to advancing educational opportunities for women. Myah is also a frequent speaker on topics such as managing sudden wealth, sustaining generational wealth, and strategic philanthropy.