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29yrs

Christopher Connell

Financial advisor at Merrill

Christopher Connell is a fiduciary financial advisor in Clayton, Missouri, with 29 years in the industry. Christopher joined Merrill in 1997, 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 615 advisors with offices in Clayton, and one of 580 fiduciaries.

Clayton, MO 63105Top 14% by experience in MissouriFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience in Missouri
Office7676 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
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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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 1997 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm

Questions to ask Christopher

Tailored to Christopher’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 Christopher

How do I contact Christopher?

Call Christopher’s local office at (314) 290-4900 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Christopher Connell.

How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?

Christopher has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 14% by experience in Missouri.

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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