RB
CFP · PFS
RB
CFP · PFS

Robert Birgen

39 Years of Experience
DIamond Bar, CA
Sells Insurance

Robert Birgen is a CFP, PFS-designated registered investment advisor at Merit Financial Advisors, based in DIamond Bar, CA, with 39 years of industry experience. Robert operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Corporate Executives, and 7 more. Their firm serves 20,711 clients with $24B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
287 advisors
Number of Clients
20,711 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.2M average
Assets Under Management
$23.9B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Annual asset management fee ranges up to a maximum of 2.50% and is negotiable. Independent contractor accounts may incur an additional platform fee of 0.25% to 0.35%.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

21700 East Copley Drive, Suite 120, DIamond Bar, CA, 91765

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Robert co-authored a book on estate and financial planning in 2009. He is also an insurance agent with First Financial Resources since 1991, dedicating minimal time to this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Merit Financial Advisors
January 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
January 2012 - December 2012 · 11 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2009 - November 2023 · 14 yrs 2 mos
Associated Securities CORP.Broker
April 2009 - September 2009 · 5 mos
Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management, LLC
January 2008 - December 2015 · 7 yrs 11 mos
Abridge Partners, LLC
October 2007 - January 2024 · 16 yrs 3 mos
Ffr Advisory
January 1998 - August 2010 · 12 yrs 7 mos
Fsc Securities Corporation
July 1997 - January 2006 · 8 yrs 6 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
May 1991 - May 2009 · 18 yrs
Cigna Securities, INC.Broker
May 1987 - May 1991 · 4 yrs
State Registrations2 states
CATX
Advisor

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Exams
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