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Eric Macdonnell
Financial advisor at Merrill
Eric Macdonnell has worked in the financial industry for 35 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Reston, Virginia. Eric joined Merrill in 1992, 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
Experience35 years (since 1991)
How that compares ?Top 8% by experience at Merrill
Office11951 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190
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
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
- 1992 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Eric
Tailored to Eric’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 Eric
How do I contact Eric?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Eric Macdonnell. Eric works from the Reston, VA office.
How long has Eric been a financial advisor?
Eric has been in the industry since 1991, about 35 years. Top 8% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does Eric hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Eric a fiduciary?
Eric is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Eric paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Eric 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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