Merrill
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Jersey City
35yrs
James Link
Financial advisor at Merrill
Based in Jersey City, New Jersey, James Link is a fiduciary financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. James has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 468 advisors with offices in Jersey City, and one of 448 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience35 years (since 1992)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience in Jersey City
Office525 Washington Blvd Investment Solutions Group, Jersey City, NJ 07310
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
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Career
- 2012 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact James
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for James. 525 Washington Blvd Investment Solutions GroupJersey City, NJ 07310Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask James
Tailored to James’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 James
How do I contact James?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for James Link. James works from the Jersey City, NJ office.
How long has James been a financial advisor?
James has been in the industry since 1992, about 35 years. Top 3% by experience in Jersey City.
What licenses does James hold?
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is James a fiduciary?
James is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is James paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask James 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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