Wells Fargo Advisors
45yrs
Top 1% by experience in Exton
45yrs
Joseph Brooks is a fiduciary financial advisor in Exton, Pennsylvania, with 45 years in the industry. Joseph joined Merrill in 2010, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 193 advisors with offices in Exton, and one of 176 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience45 years (since 1981)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Exton
Office224 Valley Creek Blvd, Exton, PA 19341
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2010 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Joseph
Local office(610) 594-6388Ask for Joseph. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 224 Valley Creek BlvdExton, PA 19341Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Joseph
Tailored to Joseph’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Joseph
How do I contact Joseph?
Call Joseph’s local office at (610) 594-6388 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Joseph Brooks.
How long has Joseph been a financial advisor?
Joseph has been in the industry since 1981, about 45 years. Top 1% by experience in Exton.
What licenses does Joseph hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Joseph a fiduciary?
Joseph is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Joseph paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Joseph for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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