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38yrs

Douglas Walker

Financial advisor at Merrill

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.

Reston, VA 20190Top 5% by experience nationwideFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience38 years (since 1988)
How that compares ?Top 5% by experience nationwide
Office11951 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190
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. 1991 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm

Questions to ask Douglas

Tailored to Douglas’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 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.

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