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John Rigdon is a fiduciary financial advisor in Sugar Land, Texas, with 32 years in the industry. John joined Merrill in 2008, after two years at Morgan Stanley & Co. and 12 years at Morgan Stanley DW. 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 336 advisors with offices in Sugar Land, and one of 302 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience32 years (since 1994)
How that compares ?Top 11% by experience in Texas
Office13135 Dairy Ashford Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478
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
- 2008 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Apr 2007 – Oct 2008Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- 1994 – 2007Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Contact John
Local office(281) 490-1600Ask for John. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 13135 Dairy Ashford RdSugar Land, TX 77478Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
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- 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 John
How do I contact John?
Call John’s local office at (281) 490-1600 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for John Rigdon.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1994, about 32 years. Top 11% by experience in Texas.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John 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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