Merrill
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Gilbert
33yrs
Christopher Downs is a fiduciary financial advisor in Gilbert, Arizona, with 33 years in the industry. Christopher joined Merrill in 2002, 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 520 advisors with offices in Gilbert, and one of 502 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience33 years (since 1993)
How that compares ?Top 5% by experience in Gilbert
Office275 E Rivulon Blvd, Gilbert, AZ 85297
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
- 2002 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
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 Christopher’s local office at (480) 752-6448 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Christopher Downs.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1993, about 33 years. Top 5% by experience in Gilbert.
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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