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Based in Chicago, Illinois, Edward Shine is a fiduciary financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. Edward has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience14 years (since 2012)
How that compares ?More experience than 53% of advisors in Chicago
Office110 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
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 ?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
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2012 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Edward
Local office(312) 325-2767Ask for Edward. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 110 N Wacker DrChicago, IL 60606Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Edward
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- 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 Edward
How do I contact Edward?
Call Edward’s local office at (312) 325-2767 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Edward Shine.
How long has Edward been a financial advisor?
Edward has been in the industry since 2012, about 14 years. More experience than 53% of advisors in Chicago.
What licenses does Edward hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Edward a fiduciary?
Edward is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Edward paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Edward 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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