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Michael Ryan
Financial advisor at Merrill
Michael Ryan has worked in the financial industry for 41 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Michael has been with Merrill since 1986. Merrill offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 1190 advisors with offices in Fort Lauderdale, and one of 1104 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience41 years (since 1986)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience in Florida
Office401 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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
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
- 1986 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’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 Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Michael Ryan. Michael works from the Fort Lauderdale, FL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1986, about 41 years. Top 3% by experience in Florida.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Michael 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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