William Tripodo
Financial advisor at Merrill
William Tripodo has worked in the financial industry for 37 years and is a financial advisor based in Great Neck, New York. William has been with Merrill since 2008. Merrill offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
At a glance
Services through Merrill
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2008 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact William
Local office(516) 498-3300Ask for William. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 805 Northern BlvdGreat Neck, NY 11021Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask William
Tailored to William’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 William
How do I contact William?
Call William’s local office at (516) 498-3300 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for William Tripodo.
How long has William been a financial advisor?
William has been in the industry since 1990, about 37 years. Top 7% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does William hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is William a fiduciary?
William is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is William paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask William for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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