Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Billings
10yrs
Based in Billings, Montana, Ryan Gomendi is a fiduciary financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. Ryan joined Merit Financial Advisors in 2026, after ten years at Commonwealth Financial Network. Ryan holds the CFP® designation.
One of 275 advisors with offices in Billings, and one of 268 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience10 years (since 2016)
How that compares ?10 years in the industry
Office12 Avanta Way, Suite 1, Billings, MT 59102
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$897,421
Advisors at the firm289
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Merit Financial Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Mar 2026 – nowMerit Financial AdvisorsCurrent firm
- 2016 – 2026Commonwealth Financial NetworkPreviously
Questions to ask Ryan
Tailored to Ryan’s registration and firm.
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- 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 Merit Financial Advisors at 678-867-7050 and ask for Ryan Gomendi. Ryan works from the Billings, MT office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2016, about 10 years. 10 years in the industry.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 66. 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?
Merit Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Ryan 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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