Richard W. Buchan, CFP

Richard W. Buchan, CFP

Managing Partner

Richard is a Founder of 180 Wealth Advisors and works with clients to deliver superior investment outcomes. Richard feels privileged to bring clients the benefits and confidence that the firm’s goal-based wealth management approach can provide.

Prior to founding 180 Wealth Advisors, Richard spent 26 years at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President for Merrill Lynch’s Private Wealth division. Richard graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Economics. Richard and his wife, Elizabeth, reside on Mercer Island with their three children. Richard enjoys volunteering through the Boys and Girls Club, and when time allows, he enjoys water skiing on Lake Washington and snow skiing.