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45yrs

Eric Johnson

Financial advisor at Merrill

Eric Johnson has worked in the financial industry for 45 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Kingston, New York. Eric has been with Merrill since 1995. Merrill offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 54 advisors with offices in Kingston, and one of 43 fiduciaries.

Kingston, NY 12401Top advisor by experience in KingstonFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience45 years (since 1982)
How that compares ?Top advisor by experience in Kingston
Office108 N Front St, Kingston, NY 12401
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 ?2 states

Services through Merrill

Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 1995 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm

Questions to ask Eric

Tailored to Eric’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Eric

How do I contact Eric?

Call Eric’s local office at (518) 462-8300 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Eric Johnson.

How long has Eric been a financial advisor?

Eric has been in the industry since 1982, about 45 years. Top advisor by experience in Kingston.

What licenses does Eric hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Eric a fiduciary?

Eric is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Eric paid?

Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Eric 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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