Merrill
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Oak Brook
12yrs
John Gibson has worked in the financial industry for 12 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Oak Brook, Illinois. John has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 540 advisors with offices in Oak Brook, and one of 523 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience12 years (since 2014)
How that compares ?12 years in the industry
Office2021 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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
- 2014 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact John
Local office(630) 954-6367Ask for John. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 2021 Spring RdOak Brook, IL 60523Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
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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 John
How do I contact John?
Call John’s local office at (630) 954-6367 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for John Gibson.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2014, about 12 years. 12 years in the industry.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John 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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