TOP 10 Private banking advisor in Los Altos, California

Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Richard McHugh is located at 3075 Hansen Way in Palo Alto, California, United States. Rich McHugh is a Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor, and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with leaders in business, members of accomplished families, and successful individuals to help them navigate the complexities of wealth through the advice and capabilities of Merrill Private Wealth Management's world-class infrastructure. Rich and his team provide highly personalized experiences by servicing a limited number of families. With extensive experience in traditional and alternative investments, portfolio management, short-term cash management, financing, and estate planning strategies, Rich begins each relationship by gaining a thorough understanding of his clients' backgrounds, financial pictures, goals, and expectations. Prior to joining Merrill, Rich worked at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in various offices across the United States. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Purdue University and a M.S. in Finance from DePaul University. Rich resides in Los Altos, CA, and enjoys art, golf, skiing, and travel in his free time. Merrill Lynch Wealth Management focuses on building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service, with a focus on the unique priorities and goals of each individual client. Clients can expect personalized investment strategies and comprehensive financial solutions tailored to their needs and objectives.

Baird Global Investment Banking is a leading middle-market finance institution located at 4 Main Street, Los Altos, California, United States. With over 500 banking associates working as one global team, Baird collaborates across geographies, products, and sectors to help clients achieve great outcomes. Specializing in advisory and financing services, Baird assists publicly traded companies, private companies, entrepreneur-owned businesses, and private equity firms worldwide in achieving their unique objectives. The institution advises buyers and sellers on mergers, acquisitions, and other M&A transactions globally. Baird's investment banking group operates on a single profit and loss statement, promoting teamwork and collaboration for clients. With a dedicated Financial Sponsor group, Baird offers significant private equity perspectives and relationships to every M&A process. The institution also executes equity financing transactions for clients, including IPOs and follow-on offerings, with global distribution capabilities through its institutional sales and trading team. Baird's industry and M&A bankers work together to provide innovative capital solutions to clients, analyzing and optimizing capital structures and structuring and raising capital for various purposes. The institution's global team of investment banking professionals delivers in-depth sector expertise, transaction experience, and industry relationships to clients worldwide. Baird is known for its exceptional work environment and is consistently recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®.