Advice and Planning Services
14yrs
14 years in the industry
11yrs
Christopher Dodds
Financial advisor at Merrill
Christopher Dodds is a fiduciary financial advisor in Belford, New Jersey, with 11 years in the industry. After a year at Commonwealth Financial Network and two years at Securian Financial Services, Christopher joined Merrill in 2021, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
At a glance
Experience11 years (since 2015)
How that compares ?11 years in the industry
OfficeBelford, NJ
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 ?2 states
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
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2021 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Oct 2018 – Mar 2020Commonwealth Financial NetworkPreviously
- 2016 – 2018Securian Financial Services, Inc.Previously
Contact Christopher
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Christopher. Belford, NJOffice · Get directionsIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
Questions to ask Christopher
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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 Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Christopher Dodds. Christopher works from the Belford, NJ office.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2015, about 11 years. 11 years in the industry.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
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.