Merrill
47yrs
Top advisor by experience at Merrill
19yrs
Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Ryan Meade is a fiduciary financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. Ryan joined Merrill in 2024, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 447 advisors with offices in Wilmington, and one of 410 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience19 years (since 2008)
How that compares ?More experience than 61% of advisors at Merrill
Office2951 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Career
- 2024 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Ryan
Tailored to Ryan’s registration and firm.
- 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 Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Ryan Meade. Ryan works from the Wilmington, DE office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2008, about 19 years. More experience than 61% of advisors at Merrill.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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.
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