Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Garden City
39yrs
John Scala
Financial advisor at Merrill
Based in Garden City, New York, John Scala is a fiduciary financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. John joined Merrill in 2021, 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 802 advisors with offices in Garden City, and one of 678 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience39 years (since 1987)
How that compares ?Top 5% by experience at Merrill
Office1325 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
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 ?1 state
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2021 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact John
Local office(516) 877-8200Ask for John. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 1325 Franklin AveGarden City, NY 11530Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’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 John
How do I contact John?
Call John’s local office at (516) 877-8200 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for John Scala.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1987, about 39 years. Top 5% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John 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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