Morgan Stanley
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Ellen Ryan
Financial advisor at Merrill
Ellen Ryan has worked in the financial industry for 29 years and is a financial advisor based in New York, New York. Ellen has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
At a glance
Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience in New York
Office75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019
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
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Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2009 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Ellen
(800) 637-7455Merrill main office 75 Rockefeller PlazaNew York, NY 10019Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Ellen
Tailored to Ellen’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 Ellen
How do I contact Ellen?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Ellen Ryan. Ellen works from the New York, NY office.
How long has Ellen been a financial advisor?
Ellen has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 14% by experience in New York.
What licenses does Ellen hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ellen a fiduciary?
Ellen is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Ellen paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Ellen 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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