Ryan DiMaria
Financial advisor at Merrill
Based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ryan DiMaria is a fiduciary financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. Ryan has been with Merrill since 2009; before that, Ryan spent four years at Banc of America Investment Services. 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 175 advisors with offices in Myrtle Beach, and one of 165 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Services through Merrill
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2009 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- 2006 – 2009Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Ryan
Tailored to Ryan’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?
My notes and scorecard
About Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Ryan DiMaria. Ryan works from the Myrtle Beach, SC office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. More experience than 74% of advisors in South Carolina.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Ryan 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.