by Mike Patton – Alumni serving on our Fresno Sigma Chi House Corporation Board get to know many in the Active Chapter. I had the pleasure of getting to know Nathan Labiak 94-F during the 1990s, and he was a perfect example of what a Sigma Chi should be. He was soon elected Consul.

Nathan earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Fresno State, and his commitment to his alma mater can be seen in his love for his bulldog, Bella. He moved from Fresno to San Diego in 2003, and is a passionate supporter of San Diego sports teams. He is an active supporter of many community organizations, including the San Diego Humane Society, Helen Woodward Animal Center, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy.

He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Cardiff-by-the-Sea along with their daughter Charleigh Mae 5 and son Gavin 1. In his free time, He enjoys outdoor activities such as running, cycling and surfing, as well as watching San Diego professional sports events.

Nathan moved from Fresno to San Diego in 2003 to join Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He manages money and helps high net worth clients with wealth strategies. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designations and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.

With those credentials no one should be surprised that Nathan was named 2021 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors,” which includes only the best 100 in California. He was number 46 for “high net worth advisors” in Southern California. As Nathan puts it, “I am super stoked and honored to have been recognized. And I’m living the dream, but always miss the great friends and people from Fresno!”