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Tim Papp
Financial advisor at Merrill
Tim Papp has worked in the financial industry for 32 years and is a financial advisor based in Akron, Ohio. After less than a year at Morgan Stanley and five years at Citigroup Global Markets, Tim joined Merrill in 2009, 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.
At a glance
Experience32 years (since 1994)
How that compares ?Top 11% by experience in Ohio
Office4000 Embassy Parkway, Akron, OH 44333
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.
Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2009 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Jun 2009 – Nov 2009Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2004 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Tim
Tailored to Tim’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 Tim
How do I contact Tim?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Tim Papp. Tim works from the Akron, OH office.
How long has Tim been a financial advisor?
Tim has been in the industry since 1994, about 32 years. Top 11% by experience in Ohio.
What licenses does Tim hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Tim a fiduciary?
Tim is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Tim paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Tim 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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