Ari Birken

Ari Birken is a Financial Analyst at BridgePeak Energy Capital since March 2024. Previously, Ari served as a Wealth Management Associate at Merrill Lynch, where responsibilities included stock and bond research using FactSet and Morningstar, assisting in client meetings, and managing client profiles. Experience also includes a role as a Mergers and Acquisitions Associate at Leaf Group of NY, contributing to a $100 million EV portfolio and conducting business valuations. Additional positions held include Student Ambassador at U.S. Bank, Golf Course Attendant at La Cumbre Country Club, and Investment Research Analyst at Kensington Investment Counsel. Ari holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of San Diego.