Mitchell Behm
Managing Director, Wealth Management Advisor
100 Spectrum Center Dr
Irvine CA 92618
(949) 859.2984
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Global resources, local presence.My focus is on finding strategies, not just providing analysis. I believe our insights and thoughtful advice can help you make better decisions, while my experience and resources can be invaluable as we work together to implement those decisions.
Profile

For more than 30 years, Mitch has dedicated himself to helping some of the most sophisticated institutions in the areas of cash management, investing, and financing in both their qualified and non-qualified benefit plans. Mitch is among a select group of advisors designated as a Global Institutional Consultant (GIC) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a member of the Global Institutional Consulting practice, Mitch has unique experience and the knowledge base necessary to help provide institutional clients with unparalleled advice and guidance. Through his GIC designation, Mitch also earned sub-designations in Endowments/Foundations/Not-for-Profits (EFN), Defined Benefit (DB), and is a Defined Contribution Investment Consultant (DCIC). Mitch’s focuses on providing consulting services including the creation of a formal investment policy, asset allocation modeling, manager selection, and performance measurement and evaluation.

In addition, Mitch is a Senior Portfolio Manager who can help clients pursue their objectives by managing on a discretionary basis his own personalized or defined strategies, which may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A Senior Portfolio Manager may make their strategies available to clients working with other Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors. In addition to the institutions covering various industries that Mitch has worked with over the years, he has a focus on the resort, lodging, hospitality, and construction industries.

Mitch is a problem solver who works to enhance the efficient management of institutional investing. He is also a firm believer in paying close attention to both sides of his corporate clients’ balance sheets, which is why he offers access to Global Commercial Bankers from Bank of America. These bankers can provide a range of integrated banking services including credit, cash management, foreign exchange, equipment finance, merchant services, and workplace financial strategies.

It is Mitch’s goal to provide exemplary institutional and wealth advisory services at the highest level of ethics and customer service. Mitch’s commitment to service, his personal approach, and his integrity have allowed him to develop a loyal following of long-term client relationships.

Mitch earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation. Mitch is passionate about investment analysis and bettering his clients’ financial lives. His interests away from work include spending time with his family and cultivating exotic fruit. Mitch and his wife of 30 years, Lisa, live in Southern California and have three daughters, Haley, Rachel, and Analee.


*Global Institutional Consulting, operating under the name “Bank of America,” is a business offering products and services for the benefit of institutional and ultra‐high net worth clients and is part of Global Wealth and Investment Management (GWIM), the wealth and investment management division of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). Global Institutional Consultants mentioned herein are registered representatives with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S“ or “Merrill”) and may assist you with investment products and services. The nature and degree of advice and assistance provided, the fees charged, and clients’ rights and Merrill’s obligations will differ depending upon the products and services actually provided. Banking activities may be performed by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Brokerage and investment advisory services are provided by wholly owned non-bank affiliates of BofA Corp., including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”), a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser and Member SIPC.



*Bank of America Merrill is a marketing name for the Retirement Services business of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp”). Banking activities may be performed by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp, including Bank of America, N.A., member FDIC. Brokerage services may be performed by wholly owned brokerage affiliates of BofA Corp, including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”), a registered broker-dealer and member SIPC.

For more than 37 years, Mitch has dedicated himself to helping some of the most sophisticated
institutions in the areas of cash management, investing, financing, and both qualified and non-qualified
benefit plans. Mitch is among a select group of advisors designated as a Global Institutional Consultant
(GIC) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a member of the Global Institutional Consulting practice,
Mitch has unique experience and the knowledge base necessary to help provide institutional clients with
a high level of advice and guidance. Through his GIC designation, Mitch also earned sub-designations in
Endowments/Foundations/Not-for-Profits (EFN), Defined Benefit (DB), and he is also a Defined
Contribution Investment Consultant (DCIC). Mitch focuses on providing access to consulting services including the
creation of a formal investment policy, asset allocation modeling, manager selection, and performance
measurement and evaluation.

In addition, Mitch is a Senior Portfolio Manager who can help clients pursue their objectives by
managing on a discretionary basis his own personalized or defined strategies, Merrill Lynch Wealth
Management model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. A Senior Portfolio Manager may
make their strategies available to clients working with other Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Advisors. In addition to the institutions covering various industries that Mitch has worked with over the
years, he has a focus on the resort, lodging, hospitality, and construction industries.

Mitch is a problem solver who works to enhance the efficient management of institutional investing. He
is also a firm believer in paying close attention to both sides of his corporate clients’ balance sheets,
which is why he offers access to Global Commercial Bankers from Bank of America. These bankers can
provide a range of integrated banking services including credit, cash management, foreign exchange,
equipment finance, merchant services, and workplace financial strategies.

It is Mitch’s goal to provide exemplary institutional and wealth advisory services at the highest level of
ethics and customer service. Mitch’s commitment to service, his personal approach, and his integrity
have allowed him to develop a loyal following of long-term client relationships.

Mitch earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He
also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, administered by the
Investments & Wealth Institute (The Institute) and taught in conjunction with The Yale School of
Management. Mitch is passionate about investment analysis and bettering his clients’ financial lives. His
interests away from work include spending time with his family and cultivating banana trees. Mitch and
his wife of 33 years, Lisa, live in Southern California and have three daughters, Haley, Rachel, and
Analee.


*Global Institutional Consulting, operating under the name “Bank of America,” is a business offering products and services for the benefit of institutional and ultra‐high net worth clients and is part of Global Wealth and Investment Management (GWIM), the wealth and investment management division of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). Global Institutional Consultants mentioned herein are registered representatives with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S“ or “Merrill”) and may assist you with investment products and services. The nature and degree of advice and assistance provided, the fees charged, and clients’ rights and Merrill’s obligations will differ depending upon the products and services actually provided. Banking activities may be performed by wholly owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Brokerage and investment advisory services are provided by wholly owned non-bank affiliates of BofA Corp., including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”), a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser and Member SIPC.

About Me
Welcome

We offer boutique-like attentiveness and accessibility combined with the global perspective and industry experience of Bank of America banking services and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. My team is passionate about helping clients strengthen and grow their organization, and helping institutions fulfill their goals and missions. When you work with The Behm Group, our financial strategies aren't solely based on your investment portfolio. We identify the key issues facing your organization from an investment, governance and balance sheet perspective. Thus, CFOs and BODs can better assess your company's needs and more sharply define their goals, helping them make more informed decisions in the process.##### *Some or all alternative investment programs may not be in the best interest of certain investors. No assurance can be given that any alternative investment's investment objectives will be achieved.

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Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CIMA® and Certified Investment Management Analyst®. Use of CIMA®, and/or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment management professionals.
Mitchell Behm is registered to do business in AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WY.