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34yrs

Gary Ringel

Financial advisor at Merrill

Gary Ringel has worked in the financial industry for 34 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Great Neck, New York. Gary joined Merrill in 2010, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 137 advisors with offices in Great Neck, and one of 119 fiduciaries.

Great Neck, NY 11021Top 9% by experience at MerrillFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience34 years (since 1992)
How that compares ?Top 9% by experience at Merrill
Office805 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021
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

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2010 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm

Questions to ask Gary

Tailored to Gary’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Gary

How do I contact Gary?

Call Gary’s local office at (516) 498-3300 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Gary Ringel.

How long has Gary been a financial advisor?

Gary has been in the industry since 1992, about 34 years. Top 9% by experience at Merrill.

What licenses does Gary hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Gary a fiduciary?

Gary is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Gary paid?

Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Gary 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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