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19yrs

Christa Sutter

Financial advisor at Merrill

Christa Sutter has worked in the financial industry for 19 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Alpharetta, Georgia. After a year at Morgan Stanley, Christa joined Merrill in 2017, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 1197 advisors with offices in Alpharetta, and one of 1131 fiduciaries.

Alpharetta, GA 30009Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 63% of advisors at Merrill
Office10000 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009
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 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2017 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm
  2. Sep 2016 – Oct 2017
    Morgan StanleyPreviously

Questions to ask Christa

Tailored to Christa’s registration and firm.

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

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About Christa

How do I contact Christa?

Call Christa’s local office at (770) 360-6000 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Christa Sutter.

How long has Christa been a financial advisor?

Christa has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 63% of advisors at Merrill.

What licenses does Christa hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Christa a fiduciary?

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

How is Christa paid?

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