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11yrs

Frederick Leano

Financial advisor at Merrill

Frederick Leano is a fiduciary financial advisor in Frisco, Texas, with 11 years in the industry. After five years at J.P. Morgan Securities and a year at TD Ameritrade, Frederick joined Merrill in 2023, 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 808 advisors with offices in Frisco, and one of 767 fiduciaries.

Frisco, TX 75034Fiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience11 years (since 2015)
How that compares ?11 years in the industry
Office1 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034
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

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2023 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm
  2. 2018 – 2023
  3. Jun 2017 – Sep 2018
    TD Ameritrade, Inc.Previously
  4. Jun 2017 – Sep 2018
    TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLCPreviously
  5. Mar 2016 – Jun 2017

Questions to ask Frederick

Tailored to Frederick’s registration and firm.

  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  3. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  4. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Frederick

How do I contact Frederick?

Call Frederick’s local office at (940) 297-6900 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Frederick Leano.

How long has Frederick been a financial advisor?

Frederick has been in the industry since 2015, about 11 years. 11 years in the industry.

What licenses does Frederick hold?

Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Frederick a fiduciary?

Frederick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Frederick paid?

Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Frederick 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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