Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Paramus
29yrs
Eric Gies is a fiduciary financial advisor in Paramus, New Jersey, with 29 years in the industry. Eric joined Merrill in 2021, after a year at Praxia Financial Services and four years at Neuberger Berman BD. 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 739 advisors with offices in Paramus, and one of 666 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 17% by experience at Merrill
Office115 W Century Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
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 ?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
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Licenses
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Career
- 2021 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Nov 2020 – Sep 2021Praxia Financial Services, LLCPreviously
- 2005 – 2009Neuberger Berman BD LLCPreviously
- 2000 – 2005Alliancebernstein L.P.Previously
Contact Eric
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Eric. 115 W Century RdParamus, NJ 07652Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Eric
Tailored to Eric’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 Eric
How do I contact Eric?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Eric Gies. Eric works from the Paramus, NJ office.
How long has Eric been a financial advisor?
Eric has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 17% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does Eric hold?
Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Eric a fiduciary?
Eric is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Eric paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Eric 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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