Merrill
44yrs
Top advisor by experience in Galveston
16yrs
Patrick McDonald
Financial advisor at Merrill
Based in Galveston, Texas, Patrick McDonald is a fiduciary financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. Patrick joined Merrill in 2011, 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 18 advisors with offices in Galveston, and one of 18 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience16 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 56% of advisors in Texas
Office306 22nd St, Galveston, TX 77550
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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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2011 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Patrick
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Patrick. 306 22nd StGalveston, TX 77550Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Patrick
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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 Patrick
How do I contact Patrick?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Patrick McDonald. Patrick works from the Galveston, TX office.
How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?
Patrick has been in the industry since 2011, about 16 years. More experience than 56% of advisors in Texas.
What licenses does Patrick hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Patrick a fiduciary?
Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Patrick paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Patrick 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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