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29yrs

Gary Stocker

Financial advisor at Merrill

Based in Pennington, New Jersey, Gary Stocker is a fiduciary financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. Gary has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 626 advisors with offices in Pennington, and one of 622 fiduciaries.

Pennington, NJ 08534Top 8% by experience in PenningtonFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 8% by experience in Pennington
Office1100-1800 American Blvd Central Business Review Unit, Pennington, NJ 08534
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

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2011 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm
  2. Apr 2010 – Dec 2010
    MerrillPreviously
  3. 2004 – 2009
    MerrillPreviously

Questions to ask Gary

Tailored to Gary’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Gary

How do I contact Gary?

Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Gary Stocker. Gary works from the Pennington, NJ office.

How long has Gary been a financial advisor?

Gary has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 8% by experience in Pennington.

What licenses does Gary hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Gary a fiduciary?

Gary is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Gary paid?

Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Gary 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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