American Wealth Management
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Alpharetta
17yrs
Ryan Dolar
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Ryan Dolar is a fiduciary financial advisor in Alpharetta, Georgia, with 17 years in the industry. After two years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and three years at Strategic Advisers, Ryan joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2020, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 1197 advisors with offices in Alpharetta, and one of 1131 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience17 years (since 2009)
How that compares ?More experience than 57% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office10000 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA 30009
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 Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
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
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2020 – now
- Jul 2018 – Jun 2020Fidelity Personal and Workplace AdvisorsPreviously
- 2015 – 2018Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Ryan
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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 Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Ryan Dolar. Ryan works from the Alpharetta, GA office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2009, about 17 years. More experience than 57% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
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 Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith 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 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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