Merrill
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Poughkeepsie
34yrs
Christopher Stala
Financial advisor at Merrill
Christopher Stala is a fiduciary financial advisor in Poughkeepsie, New York, with 34 years in the industry. Christopher joined Merrill in 2020, after two years at Morgan Stanley. 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 142 advisors with offices in Poughkeepsie, and one of 126 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience34 years (since 1992)
How that compares ?Top 9% by experience at Merrill
Office2649 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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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Career
- 2020 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Feb 2018 – Sep 2019Morgan StanleyPreviously
Contact Christopher
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Christopher. 2649 South RdPoughkeepsie, NY 12601Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Christopher
Tailored to Christopher’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 Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Christopher Stala. Christopher works from the Poughkeepsie, NY office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1992, about 34 years. Top 9% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Christopher 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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