Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in New York
27yrs
John Lima
Financial advisor at Merrill
Based in New York, New York, John Lima is a fiduciary financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. John has been with Merrill since 2023; before that, John spent three years at Banc of America Investment Services and two years at Quick & Reilly. 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 15440 advisors with offices in New York, and one of 14018 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 18% by experience in New York
OfficeOne Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036
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
- 2023 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- 2004 – 2007Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
- 2002 – 2004Quick & Reilly, Inc.Previously
Contact John
(800) 637-7455Merrill main office One Bryant ParkNew York, NY 10036Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’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 John
How do I contact John?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for John Lima. John works from the New York, NY office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 18% by experience in New York.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John 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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