Bob Birgen

Bob Birgen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Wealth Manager at Merit Financial Advisors

  • Education

    • Strategic Coach

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    • Don Bosco Technical Institute, Rosemead, CA

      1971 - 1976
      Associate of Science (AS) Automotive Technology

      Activities and Societies: Debate team

    • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration, Accounting
  • Experience

    • Ernst & Whinney

      Jan 1980 - Jan 1987
      Tax Manager
    • CIGNA Financial Advisors

      Jan 1987 - Jan 1991
      Financial Consultant
    • FFR Advisory, LLC

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2007
      Principal
    • Merit Financial Advisors

      Jan 2024 - now
      Wealth Manager - Partner

      • Designing sophisticated estate planning tools to help preserve assets during transfers between generations.• Investing to manage risk, return, taxes and cash flow• Implementing insurance strategies for risk management and financial leverage.• Building corporate benefits plans for business owners and key executives.Merit is a retirement planning firm that seeks to establish, educate, and satisfy the financial goals of individuals in and approaching retirement.We focus on providing reliable and objective financial advice by establishing a genuine and long-lasting relationship with our clients. We administer an array of financial services, which focuses on our clients’ personal growth along with their financial goals.The financial consultants at Merit are Investment Advisor Representatives. Investment advice offered through Merit Financial Group, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser.Third party posts found on this profile do not reflect the views of Merit and have not been reviewed as to the accuracy or completeness.For a list of states in which the financial consultants affiliated with Merit are registered to do business, please visit: https://www.meriQinancialadvisors.com Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Financial Planner

      CFP Board
    • Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

      California Board of Accountancy
    • Personal Financial Specialist

      American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    • Certified Investment Management Analyst

      Investment Management Consultants Association