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Mark Johnson
Financial advisor at Merrill
Mark Johnson is a fiduciary financial advisor in Fargo, North Dakota, with 42 years in the industry. Mark joined Merrill in 1996, 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 289 advisors with offices in Fargo, and one of 273 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience42 years (since 1985)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience in Fargo
Office51 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
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 ?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
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 1996 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Mark
Tailored to Mark’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 Mark
How do I contact Mark?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Mark Johnson. Mark works from the Fargo, ND office.
How long has Mark been a financial advisor?
Mark has been in the industry since 1985, about 42 years. Top 2% by experience in Fargo.
What licenses does Mark hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Mark a fiduciary?
Mark is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Mark paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Mark 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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