LPL Financial
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in Alaska
30yrs
Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Michael Murphy is a fiduciary financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 271 advisors with offices in Anchorage, and one of 254 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 10% by experience in Alaska
Office3601 C St, Anchorage, AK 99503
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
- 1998 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Michael
Local office(907) 561-4433Ask for Michael. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 3601 C StAnchorage, AK 99503Office · 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 Michael’s local office at (907) 561-4433 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Michael Murphy.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 10% by experience in Alaska.
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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