Walter Schlaepfer

Walter Schlaepfer leads a top wealth management team at Merrill Lynch. As high-performing wealth manager and financial advisor, Schlaepfer utilizes his 30 years of experience in investing and portfolio management to deliver consistent world-class experiences and the customized investment offerings high-net-worth clients need to protect, grow and transfer their wealth effectively. Professional Accolades Walter Schlaepfer has a track record for getting results and achieving top-level performance on behalf of his clients. This is one reason why Schlaepfer has been consistently recognized as one of the top performers in the industry. Recent recognition includes: Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisor by State status each year between 2009 and 2011, and between 2015 and 2019. Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisor honors six years running (2014-2019).  Walter Schlaepfer is committed to client success and works to deliver the results each client deserves.

Walter Schlaepfer provides each client the advice and investment offerings they need to achieve a successful and more secure financial future. In his free time, he is making a meaningful impact on the local community, supporting the Row to the Future organization (a Seattle-based nonprofit that provides rowing opportunities to underprivileged youth). He is also a supporter of St. Thomas School, Lakeside School and the Green Lake Community Center.

Walter Schlaepfer is the founder and managing Director of a top-performing Merrill Lynch wealth management team . Many members of Schlaepfer’s team have worked together for decades and understand the importance of collaboration when it comes to providing a world-class client experience. Walter Schlaepfer has worked in wealth management and investing for more than 30 years and has gained firsthand experience balancing the challenges and opportunities clients face when it comes to managing significant wealth. Clients trust Schlaepfer and his team for the insights, strategies and guidance they need to deploy, grow and steward their wealth.