Mayflower Advisors
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Christopher Vale
Financial advisor at Merrill
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Christopher Vale is a fiduciary financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. Christopher joined Merrill in 2020, 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 3765 advisors with offices in Boston, and one of 3311 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience13 years (since 2013)
How that compares ?More experience than 50% of advisors in Boston
Office100 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110
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
- 2020 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Christopher
Tailored to Christopher’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 Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Christopher Vale. Christopher works from the Boston, MA office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2013, about 13 years. More experience than 50% of advisors in Boston.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Christopher 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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