Oppenheimer & Co.
45yrs
Robert Link
Financial advisor
One Pitcairn Place 165 Township Line Road, Suite 2300
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Jenkintown, PA 19046
Top 1% by experience nationwide
30yrs
Christopher Schell has worked in the financial industry for 30 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. After less than a year at Morgan Stanley DW, Christopher joined Merrill in 2006, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 77 advisors with offices in Jenkintown, and one of 66 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience at Merrill
Office101 West Ave, Jenkintown, PA 19046
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
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Career
- 2006 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Aug 2005 – Feb 2006Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
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 (215) 517-2200 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Christopher Schell.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 15% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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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