
Bob Birgen
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About me
Wealth Manager at Merit Financial Advisors
Education

Strategic Coach
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Don Bosco Technical Institute, Rosemead, CA
1971 - 1976Associate of Science (AS) Automotive TechnologyActivities and Societies: Debate team

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
1976 - 1980Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration, Accounting
Experience

Ernst & Whinney
Jan 1980 - Jan 1987Tax Manager
CIGNA Financial Advisors
Jan 1987 - Jan 1991Financial Consultant
FFR Advisory, LLC
Jan 1991 - Jan 2007Principal
Merit Financial Advisors
Jan 2024 - nowWealth 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
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