Lasalle St. Investment Advisors
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Oregon
31yrs
Michael Miser
Financial advisor at Merrill
Based in Portland, Oregon, Michael Miser is a fiduciary financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Merrill since 2018; before that, Michael spent a year at Stratos Wealth Partners and ten years at Oppenheimer & Co.. 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 1175 advisors with offices in Portland, and one of 1075 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience at Merrill
Office221 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
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
- 2018 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Feb 2017 – Mar 2018Stratos Wealth Partners, LTDPreviously
- 2007 – 2017Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.Previously
- Mar 2006 – Jan 2007Key Investment Services LLCPreviously
- Mar 2004 – Jan 2006Charles Schwab & CO., Inc.Previously
- 1998 – 2004MerrillPreviously
Contact Michael
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Michael. 221 NW 21st AvePortland, OR 97209Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Michael
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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 Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Michael Miser. Michael works from the Portland, OR office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1996, about 31 years. Top 14% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Michael 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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