Based in Reston, Virginia, Douglas Walker is a fiduciary financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. Douglas joined Merrill in 1991, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 378 advisors with offices in Reston, and one of 361 fiduciaries.
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
- 1991 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Douglas
Tailored to Douglas’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?
My notes and scorecard
About Douglas
How do I contact Douglas?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Douglas Walker. Douglas works from the Reston, VA office.
How long has Douglas been a financial advisor?
Douglas has been in the industry since 1988, about 38 years. Top 5% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Douglas hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Douglas a fiduciary?
Douglas is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Douglas paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Douglas 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.