Piepenkotter Team

Merrill Private Wealth Management
7825 Fay Avenue
Suite 300
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 587.4524
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Our team acts as stewards of clients' hard-earned capital, with integrity and confidentiality. We offer clients a single point of contact and are committed to providing the highest standard of care by leveraging our extensive network and the full resources available for the benefit of our clients.
Piepenkotter Team
Welcome

The Piepenkotter Team provides customized services supported by the broad capabilities of a global institution. Working with a limited number of clients, we are able to offer you and your family personalized attention for all aspects of your financial life, now and for future family members.

Recognition
Monica Piepenkotter
Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
Financial Times "400 Top Financial Advisers", 2015-2018
(Published annually Mar – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
Our Approach
A Commitment to Service

Merrill Private Wealth Management is committed to providing a select group of clients with highly personalized one-on-one service. When you work with us, our knowledgeable, rigorously trained private wealth advisors will gain a deep understanding of your goals, help you develop a multigenerational wealth strategy, and help you update your strategy as needed. We are committed to providing you access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America, and Merrill will continue to invest in client tools and new technology to enhance your overall experience as you and your private wealth advisor pursue what's most important to you.

Meet Our Team
Monica M. Piepenkotter,

CFA, CFP®

Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor
858.587.4524
Elisa A Esparza
Officer, Registered Senior Private Wealth Client Associate
858.587.4523
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Private Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Brandon J Sanford
Division Structured Credit Executive
Bank of America, N.A.
John Karsnitz
Investment Solutions Group Portfolio Strategist
Bank of America, N.A.
Jean Y. Kim
Private Wealth Strategies Advisor
About Private Wealth

Looking at your wealth from every angle
Navigating complex wealth requires more than making investing decisions. It takes a trusted confidante who can help you step back and see the big picture. Your Merrill Private Wealth advisor is that steadfast guide — advocating for you, your family, and the people and causes you care about. Working together, we can help with strategies designed to grow, sustain and transfer your wealth to amplify the impact at every step of life's journey with insight, simplicity, perspective and solutions. Find out what it's like to work with us.

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